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PARK AVENUE N EXTENS ION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
PROJECT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 PROPOSED CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.3 SITE SOILS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................... 4
3.0 OFFSITE ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 UPSTREAM ANALYSIS .....................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 DOWNSTREAM ANALYSIS ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
4.0 FLOW CONTROL AND WATER QUALITY AND FLOW CONTROL BMPS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN .............................................. 7
4.1 EXISTING SITE HYDROLOGY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 PROPOSED SITE HYDROLOGY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 FLOW CONTROL AND WATER QUALITY THRESHOLD ANALYSIS SUMMARY ................................................................................................ 8
4.4 FLOW CONTROL IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.5 WATER QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION..............................................................................................................................................................11
4.6 FLOW CONTROL BMPS ................................................................................................................................................................................11
5.0 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN .................................................................................................................................. 12
6.0 SPECIAL REPORTS AND STUDIES.............................................................................................................................................................. 12
7.0 OTHER PERMITS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
8.0 CSWPPP ANALYSIS AND DESIGN .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
9.0 BOND QUANTITIES, FACILITY SUMMARIES, AND DECLARATION OF COVENANT ..................................................................... 13
10.0 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ..................................................................................................................................... 13
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 2.1 – EXPLANATION OF CORE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 5
TABLE 4.3.1: FLOW CONTROL AND WATER QUALITY THRESHOLDS .........................................................................................................................9
TABLE 4.3.2: FLOW CONTROL AND WATER QUALITY THRESHOLDS ...................................................................................................................... 10
TABLE 4.6.1 – FLOW CONTROL BMP FEASIBILITY ......................................................................................................................................................11
TABLE 8.1 – SUMMARY OF ESC MEASURES ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A:
-Total Information Report (TIR) Worksheets
- TDA Key Map: Figures A-1 and A-2
-Existing Drainage Conditions: Figures A-3 and A-4
-Existing Land Use Map: Figures A-5 and A-6
-Upstream Basin Map: Figures A-7 and A-8
-TDA Downstream Route Map: Figure A-9
-City of Renton Record Drawings
Appendix B:
-Proposed Drainage Conditions: Figures B-1 and B-2
-Proposed Land Use Map: Figures B-3 and B-4
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Appendix C:
-Catch Basin Catchment Areas: Figures C-1, C-2 and C-3
-Backwater Analysis Spreadsheets
-Basin Flow Rates
Appendix D:
-Drainage Plan Sheets
-Drainage Profile Sheets
Appendix E:
-Draft Geotechnical Report
Appendix F:
-Operations and Maintenance
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1.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Park Avenue N Extension Project is the first step in creating a connection to the Southport development in
order to relieve congestion at the intersection of Lake Washington Boulevard and the entrance to Gene Coulon
Park. The project is located within the City of Renton just north of the intersection of Logan Avenue N and Park
Avenue N and will connect the Southport Business Park with Logan Avenue N. The project is intended to enhance
traffic operations and roadway conditions. Improvements include new landscaping, sidewalk, signal, and railroad
crossing improvements. A Technical Information Report (TIR) Worksheet has been included in Appendix A. See
the Vicinity map, below, for project location.
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
1.1 Existing Conditions
In the existing condition, Park Avenue N at the intersection with Logan Ave N is a five-lane roadway (two
southeast-bound lanes and three northwest-bound lanes). It has an approximate width of 65 feet and is located
southeast of the three-leg intersection of Park Avenue N and 757th Avenue. At the intersection of Park Avenue N
and 757th Avenue, the traveled lanes transition into four lanes, heading southeast towards the intersection of
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Park Avenue N and Logan Avenue N (three southeast bound lanes and one northwest bound lane with a
designated buffer) as well as a two-lane bi-directional roadway traveling northeast of the project site. A curb and
gutter section along the pavement improvements separates the roadway pavement from the landscaped area
from the southwest corner, a small-scaled substation at the southeast corner and a graveled area located north of
the project limits. This area is all part of Threshold Discharge Area (TDA) 1 Sub Basin 1. Immediately to the north
and adjacent to TDA 1 is TDA 2, consisting of gravel material that is used as the primary foundation for the
BNSF’s railroad tracks. Runoff landing on the railroad tracks will either infiltrate or sheet flow down the steep
slope towards the northeast as it does currently (TDA 2). There is also a driveway located at the northeast corner
of the intersection near the substation with a surrounding landscaped area. There is also a 12-foot sidewalk
section on both the northwest and northeast corners of the intersection of Park Avenue N and Logan Avenue N
marks the start of the existing sidewalk pavement. Finally, TDA 1 also contains Sub Basin 2, located approximately
550 feet to the east and downstream of the outlet for Sub Basin 1. This work consists of installing a pedestrian
path beneath the train tracks near the intersection of Lake Washington Boulevard and N Southport Drive (see
Appendix B). Runoff from this area will join runoff from Sub Basin 1 within ¼ mile from when the runoff discharges
from Sub Basin 1. Private (Boeing owned) and public runoff has been separated within the project sites (see
Appendix D).
The runoff along the existing 757th Avenue roadway sheet flows longitudinally at approximately 0.4 percent from
the southwest end and 0.5 percent from the northeast end. Both slope downhill towards the intersection nearest
to the BNSF railway tracks. A majority of the runoff is then driven in a lateral direction towards the southeast
segment of the roadway at approximately 2.0 and 2.1 percent grade, respectively. Runoff from the southwest
portion of 757th Avenue then enters an existing flow control vault, located to the southeast of the intersection with
Park Avenue N. Runoff exits the vault and routes towards the northeast into the existing conveyance system in
Park Avenue N.
On Park Avenue N, the consistent crown in the center of the roadway will have runoff converging into two low
points located between 757th Avenue and Logan Avenue N. Runoff flowing from both the northwest intersection
and southeast intersection will be collected by existing catch basins at those low points. From there, runoff is
routed to the north and east before its outfall into Lake Washington.
See Figure A-1 through A-6 for TDA layouts and existing conditions.
1.2 Proposed Conditions
The proposed roadway improvements will construct a new at-grade crossing with the BNSF railroad tracks for a
second access to the Southport development, while maintaining the access between the two legs of 757th
Avenue. There will be three southeast bound and one northwest bound travel lanes on Park Avenue N heading
towards the railroad crossing. On both sides of the roadway, there will be an eight-foot wide planter, as well as a
6-foot wide sidewalk. Curb ramps will be constructed to allow pedestrians to cross at the intersection. On the
northeast leg of 757th Avenue, the 12-foot wide travel lane in each direction will be maintained and a retaining
wall will be constructed at the southeast side of the intersection with Park Avenue N. This retaining wall is to
minimize the impacts on the substation. At the southwest leg of 757th Avenue, there are two proposed northeast
travel lanes and one southwest travel lane. At the southeast side of the intersection of Park Avenue N and 757th
Avenue there is an existing substation. It is proposed to replace the existing driveway into the substation in order
for vehicles to easily enter.
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Longitudinal slopes will become steeper at all legs of the intersection of Park Avenue N and 757th Avenue and will
flatten out as it reaches the end of the project limits, where the proposed pavement will match in with the existing.
Sheet flow patterns and approximate locations of low and high points will have changed throughout the entire
project due to the at-grade railroad crossing. The grade change will have the proposed roadway elevation
increase between 0.5 feet to 3 feet. A crown at the center of the roadway will be implemented for all legs of the
project, excluding the southwest leg. For the southwest leg a transverse slope will drive runoff to sheet flow to the
southeast gutter line along 757th Avenue.
In the proposed condition, runoff from the entire roadway will sheet flow to gutters and be collected by a series of
catch basins. The existing flow control vault located to the southwest of the intersection of Park Avenue N and
757th Avenue will not be affected as a part of this design. The design separates runoff from privately owned
facilities and publicly owned. Further discussion on flow control and water quality requirements are detailed in
Section 4.0 of this report.
Note that the proposed improvements northwest of the BNSF railroad tracks and the proposed driveway at N 7th
Street southwest along Logan Avenue N are within the project scope, but are not directly connected to the TDA
boundaries. The improvements northwest of the project site are along the BNSF right-of way and sheet flows into
private property (SECO). This TDA will include new train tracks and a partial road crossing over the tracks into
the SECO property. The stormwater design for this private property is to be completed by others at a later date.
The driveway at N 7th Street and Logan Avenue N will have a portion of runoff distributed into private property
(Boeing) and the other portion will sheet flow into public property on Logan Avenue N. The generated runoff will
be captured in the current existing piped conveyance system that will outfall into Lake Washington. The new
driveway at N 7th Street has approximately 1,770 square feet of impervious area.
In addition, a pedestrian path will be added near the intersection of Lake Washington Boulevard N and North
Southport Drive. This path will allow pedestrians to cross under near the train tracks. It will connect onto the north
side of Lake Washington Boulevard North.
See Figures B-1 through B-4 in Appendix B of this report for proposed roadway conditions and drainage patterns.
1.3 Site Soils
Based on the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey, the soils within the project area
are urban land (Ur). These soils include: (1) soils that are composed of a mixture of materials differing from those
in adjacent agricultural or forest areas, and that may present a surface layer greater than 50 cm, highly
transformed by human activity through mixing, importing, and exporting material, and by contamination; (2) soils
in parks and gardens that are closer to agricultural soils but offer different composition, use, and management
than agricultural soils; and (3) soils that result from various construction activities in urban areas and that are
often sealed. According to this definition, urban soils are essentially under strong human influence in urban and
suburban environments; they may exert a strong effect on human health, on plants and soil organisms, and on
water infiltration. They are differentiated from other strongly influenced soils such as those found in quarries,
mines, and mine tailings, and airfields away from cities. However, it is sometimes difficult to set a clear boundary
between urban soils and agricultural soils. The Soil Map from the NRCS Web Soil Survey is illustrated in Figure 2.
A geotechnical evaluation has been completed by HWA GeoSciences, Inc (see Appendix E). The investigation
performed found that topsoil was encountered within Boring Hole (BH) BH-1 and BH-2. This material was dark
olive-brown and consisted of silty sand with rootlets. This layer was approximately 1 foot thick. Below the topsoil,
fill was encountered in BH-1, BH-2, BH-3, and BH-5. In BH-1 and BH-2, the fill extended from the base of the
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topsoil to a depth of approximately 7 feet. In BH-3 and BH-5, the fill extended to the base of the pavement section
to a depth of approximately 7 feet below grade. This fill material was dark yellow-brown to olive-gray and
consisted of silty sand with gravel. Alluvium was found beneath the fill in all five borings. This soil consisted of
olive-gray to grayish-brown, very soft to stiff silts, and very loose to medium dense silty sands.
The seasonal high groundwater table appears to be as high as 4-feet below ground surface. In addition, the site
history is such that contaminated soils could be present across portions or all of the project alignment. Based on
the high groundwater levels and the potential for existing contaminated soils, onsite infiltration was not
recommended.
Figure 2. NCRS Web Soil Survey Map
2.0 CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
The Park Avenue N Extension Project will be designed to meet the requirements outlined in the 2016 King County
Surface Water Design Manual (2016 KCSWDM), as well as the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design
Manual (2017 CORSWDM). This project will be subject to a full drainage review to identify any requirements
needed. Typically, in a full drainage review, core requirements 1 through 9 apply, including 6 special requirements.
This project will be exempt from some of the core requirements and special requirements. A summary of which
requirements will be required or exempt and why is provided below.
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Table 2.1 – Explanation of Core Requirements
Core Requirement (CR) / Special
Requirement (SR)
Required or
Exempt? Explanation
CR #1 – Discharge at Natural Location Required No Exemptions to this requirement
CR #2 – Offsite Analysis Required Project does create more than 2,000 square feet new
impervious surface. The project is also removing 39,221
square feet of impervious surface area. It also adds less than
¾ acre of new pervious surface. However, the project does
construct or modify a drainage pipe/ditch that is 12 inches
or more in size/depth.
CR #3 – Flow Control Exempt The project results in a reduction in impervious surface area.
This reduction in impervious surface area makes this project
exempt from flow control because it causes less than a 0.1
cfs increase from the existing condition to the proposed
during a 100-year storm event.
CR #4 – Conveyance System Required Roadway construction will make all existing conveyance
ineffective; therefore, new conveyance systems will be
constructed.
CR #5 – Erosion and Sediment
Control (ESC)
Required No exemptions to this requirement
CR #6 – Maintenance and Operations Required No exemptions to this requirement
CR #7 – Financial Guarantees and
Liability
Exempt Stormwater facilities collecting runoff from privately owned
sites (Boeing) will be maintained by the private entity.
Stormwater facilities collecting runoff from publicly owned
area will be owned and maintained by the City of Renton.
CR #8 – Water Quality Facilities Exempt Project is exempt from water quality requirement because of
the following:
A) Total New Impervious surface is less than 50% of
the existing, and
B) B) Less than 5,000 square feet of new PGIS (per
TDA) is proposed, and
C) C) Les than ¾ acre of new PGPS is proposed.
CR #9 – Flow Control BMPs Required More then 2,000 square feet of new plus replaced
impervious surface is created and more than 7,000 square
feet of land disturbing activity will occur. However, this
project still cannot meet this requirement due to site
characteristics. A majority of the site is in an area of fill. The
only area within the right of way (located to the southwest
of the proposed intersection) that could fit a Flow Control
BMP has a high groundwater table and trace soil
contaminants, based on conversations with the
geotechnical engineer. Refer to the geotechnical report in
Appendix E of this report for more information. These two
items prohibit use of Flow Control BMPs.
SR #1 – Other Adopted Area-Specific
Requirements
Exempt Project is not designated as an area-specific basis for any
applied requirements or regulations.
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SR #2 – Flood Hazard Area
Delineation
Exempt The project is not located in a flood hazard area.
SR #3 – Flood Protection Facilities Exempt Project does not rely on an existing or construct a new flood
protection facility
SR #4 – Source Controls Exempt Boeing improvements must comply with source control
requirements of the Industrial Permit. The project is a
roadway project with no proposed commercial buildings.
SR #5 – Oil Control Exempt This roadway redevelopment project does not meet the
25,000 (Main Streets) and 15,000 (Intersections) traffic
threshold for the High-Use menu, as estimated from Trip
Generation, published by the Institute of Transportation
Engineers. The project has a projected ADT of 4,450 on
Park Avenue N and an ADT of 500 for 757th Avenue.
SR #6 – Aquifer Protection Area
(APA)
Exempt The project is not located within Zone 1 or Zone 2 of the
Aquifer Protection APAs (Reference Section 15-B).
3.0 OFFSITE ANALYSIS
3.1 Upstream Analysis
The Park Avenue N Extension project is located at a low point of a small basin area. Runoff from 757th Ave is
considered private runoff currently, as it is privately owned by Boeing. Runoff from the west side of the intersection
with Park Avenue N is routed to a private Boeing Vault. This existing vault was approved under a previous design.
No additional impervious area will be routed to this vault as part of this project. The current design is to protect
the vault as it is and capture runoff from this vault downstream of it when it is routed into an existing catch basin in
Park Avenue N. Currently, all information on this vault is solely based on limited record drawings as shown in
Appendix A, existing contours, and City of Renton online GIS mapping. Flow control is provided in this vault
before runoff is routed to the east in a 30-inch storm drain pipe and into an existing catch basin in Park Avenue N.
It is proposed to replace this catch basin and continue routing runoff to the east and into the current outfall
location for TDA 1. There is an upstream basin along 757th Avenue that is approximately 0.37 acres in size
draining into the western portion of TDA 1. There is an additional basin to the east of the site that has an
approximate area of 0.16 acres of offsite runoff draining onto the eastern portion of 757th Avenue. Finally, on the
south side of the site there is an upstream basin of approximately 0.75 acres draining onto N Park Avenue and the
landscape areas adjacent to the roadway.
There is no upstream offsite runoff draining onto TDA 2. Refer to Figures A-7 and A-8 in Appendix A of this report
to see locations of upstream areas which enter the Park Avenue N Extension project limits.
3.2 Downstream Analysis
The downstream analysis was based upon a site visit, relative record maps and GIS provided by the City of
Renton and the conducted project survey. Runoff from TDA 1 is collected by a piped conveyance system which
conveys runoff to the northeast. The conveyance system leaves the project site at the eastern project limit on 757th
Avenue and continues to the northeast where it outfalls into a man-made ditch immediately downstream of the ¼
mile downstream point. Runoff then routes in a northerly direction within Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and
discharges into Lake Washington.
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The downstream analysis for TDA 2 is unknown as this TDA drains to the north onto private property owned by
SECO. This property site has not yet been developed. Once the site is developed, the runoff will route to Lake
Washington as well. Refer to Figure A-9 in Appendix A for the Downstream Route Map.
4.0 FLOW CONTROL AND WATER QUALITY AND FLOW CONTROL BMP S
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
4.1 Existing Site Hydrology
There are two threshold discharge areas within the limits of the project and one discharge point per TDA. Figure
A-1 and A-2 in Appendix A shows the location of the TDAs and discharge points. The TDA ownership is a
combination of Boeing Company (Boeing), Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad, and City of Renton
right-of-way. The discharge point within TDA 1 is located at the northeast leg of 757th Avenue. For TDA 2, the
runoff will sheet flow to the north onto the private property owned by SECO. See the TDA Key Map in Appendix
A, Figures A-1 and A-2.
Runoff contributing to the TDA 1 discharge point sheet flows to the south across the existing roadway and is
collected by a series of catch basins, and then conveyed through a series of 12-inch diameter pipe segments. The
collected runoff from the 757th Avenue southwest leg routes to the existing Boeing treatment vault. However, the
team has been unable to find documentation of the existing stormwater system and is currently in contact with
Boeing to confirm the outfall location and the purpose of the vault. Based on limited record drawings that were
received (see Appendix A) it appears the treatment vault outfalls into a 36-inch diameter detention tank. The
detention tank outfalls into a closed 30-inch diameter pipe. The runoff that is captured at the points along Park
Avenue N is also directly connected to the 30-inch diameter pipe by a 12-inch diameter pipe coming in from the
south. The conveyance system increases to a 42-inch diameter pipe before discharging into a 96-inch type 2
catch basin and continuing through the existing 42-inch piped system to a ditch before draining into Lake
Washington. The project results in a loss of impervious area, resulting in less than 0.1 cfs increase of runoff from
the existing condition to the proposed for the 100-year storm event. This result makes the project flow control
exempt.
The existing site hydrology for TDA 2 is simply runoff sheet flowing from the BNSF tracks. See Figures A-3 and A-
4 in Appendix A for existing drainage patterns, conveyance systems, and the outfall location. See Figures A-5 and
A-6 in Appendix A for existing land use types.
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4.2 Proposed Site Hydrology
The Park Avenue N Extension project is proposed to raise and rebuild the entire roadway section to match
elevations at the railroad crossing, as described in the section 1.2 of this report. The proposed high point is located
several feet southeast of the railroad tracks and the low points will be located near the project limits on the
southwest and southeast segments near Logan Avenue N. The low points are found at STA 102+10 on the
southwest segment and at the wings of both curb ramps and the refuge island at the southeast segment. There
are no low points located in the northeast segment. All runoff will flow to the curb and gutters and be captured by
a series of catch basins, where runoff will travel through the proposed conveyance system and discharge toward
the north and east. The existing discharge location at the northeast side of the intersection will remain unchanged
and the proposed pipe design will be connected to an existing 96-inch diameter type 2 catch basin. However,
approximately 740 square feet of remaining runoff will sheet flow into the landscape and graveled areas where it
will infiltrate. This is the same condition that exists today.
The proposed site hydrology for TDA 2 will be the same as the existing condition. Runoff sheet flows from the
proposed roadway crossing the tracks and from the tracks itself to the north and onto the privately owned SECO
property. See Appendix B, Figures B-1 and B-2 for sheet flow characteristics, conveyance locations and outfalls.
See Figures B-3 and B-4 for proposed land use types.
4.3 Flow Control and Water Quality Threshold Analysis Summary
Tables 4.3.1 and 4.3.2 below summarize the existing and proposed land use areas as well as flow control and water
quality thresholds for each TDA within the project (see figures A-3/A-4 and B-3/B-4 in Appendices A and B,
respectively).
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Table 4.3.1: Flow Control and Water Quality Thresholds TDA 1
TDA 1
Existing Condition
(SF)
Proposed Condition
(SF)
Existing PGIS to Remain 40,583 0
Existing Gravel 2,471 0
Replaced PGIS 0 33,324
New PGIS (previously Pervious or Gravel) 0 2,319
Converted PGIS (previously NPGIS) 0 482
New PGIS from Gravel 0 523
Existing NPGIS 3,844 0
Replaced NPGIS 0 3,596
New NPGIS 0 2,764
Pervious 10,421 14,311
Total TDA Area 57,319 57,319
Total Impervious 46,898 43,008
Total New Impervious* N/A 5,606
Net New Impervious** N/A -3,890
Total Replaced Impervious*** N/A 35,276
Flow Control Required? N/A No
FC Amount N/A 0 SF /
0 Acres
Water Quality Required? N/A No
WQ Amount N/A 0 SF /
0 Acres
*Sum of the all new impervious surfaces listed above (locations that will be impervious that are not in the existing condition).
**Change in impervious surface (different than total new impervious because pervious surface is being placed in some locations that are
currently impervious).
***Difference between the total new impervious and the net new impervious added to the replaced impervious surface rows above.
PGIS – Pollution Generating Impervious Surface
NPGIS – Non-Pollution Generating Impervious Surface
As previously mentioned in the Core Requirements discussion and the table above, flow control and water quality
will not be required. Flow control is not required because the project drains directly to Lake Washington, a flow
control exempt water body. Water quality is not required because the TDA creates less than 5,000 square feet of
new PGIS. Further discussion of flow control, water quality, and flow control BMPs is provided in the following
sections.
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Table 4.3.2: Flow Control and Water Quality Thresholds TDA 2
TDA 2
Existing
Condition
(SF)
Proposed
Condition
(SF)
Existing PGIS to Remain 0 0
Existing Gravel 8,833 2,380
Replaced PGIS 0 0
New PGIS (previously Pervious or Gravel) 0 0
Converted PGIS (previously NPGIS) 0 0
New PGIS from Gravel 0 2,969
Existing NPGIS 0 0
Replaced NPGIS 0 0
New NPGIS 0 547
Pervious 0 2,937
Total TDA Area 8,833 8,833
Total Impervious 8,833 5,896
Total New Impervious* N/A 3,516
Net New Impervious** N/A -2,937
Total Replaced Impervious*** N/A 0
Flow Control Required? N/A No
FC Amount N/A 0 SF /
0 Acres
Water Quality Required? N/A No
WQ Amount N/A 0 SF /
0 Acres
*Sum of the all new impervious surfaces listed above (locations that will be impervious that are not in the existing condition).
**Change in impervious surface (different than total new impervious because pervious surface is being placed in some locations that are
currently impervious).
***Difference between the total new impervious and the net new impervious added to the replaced impervious surface rows above.
PGIS – Pollution Generating Impervious Surface
NPGIS – Non-Pollution Generating Impervious Surface
As previously mentioned in the Core Requirements discussion and the table above, flow control and water quality
will not be required. Flow control is not required because the project drains directly to Lake Washington, a flow
control exempt water body. Water quality is not required because the TDA creates less than 5,000 square feet of
new PGIS. Further discussion of flow control, water quality, and flow control BMPs is provided in the following
sections.
4.4 Flow Control Implementation
The Park Avenue N Extension project does not require any flow control facilities. The project causes a reduction in
imperious area, causing the runoff from the developed conditions to have less than a 0.1 cfs increase for the 100-
year storm event. The project also drains to Lake Washington, a flow control exempt water body. Therefore, the
project will be exempt from implementing any flow control structures.
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4.5 Water Quality Implementation
The Park Avenue N Extension project does not require any water quality treatment facilities. The exemption stated
in the 2017 CORSWDM under Surface Exemption for Transportation Redevelopment Projects (Section 1.2.8) is
that a transportation redevelopment project is exempt from water quality if the total new impervious surface
within the project limits is less than 50% of the existing impervious surface AND if there is less than 5,000 square
feet of new PGIS AND if less than ¾ acre of new PGPS will be added. The project is below all three of these
thresholds.
4.6 Flow Control BMPs
As stated in the 2016 KCSWDM, Section 1.2.9, the intent of Core Requirement #9 is “to provide mitigation of
hydrologic impacts that are not possible/practical to mitigate with a flow control facility.” The project is not
exempt from this requirement as more than 2,000 square feet of new plus replaced impervious surface will be
created AND more than 7,000 square feet of land disturbing activity will occur. Therefore, the project should
evaluate feasibility of the flow control BMP list for any replaced and existing impervious surface. Table 4.6.1
summarizes the feasibility of each BMP on the list and gives a simple explanation.
Table 4.6.1 – Flow Control BMP Feasibility
BMP Is it feasible? Explanation
Full Dispersion No The entire site within right-of-way will be developed, leaving no native
vegetation to disperse runoff to. Also, there would not be any available
area to implement an onsite or offsite tract or easement area.
Full Infiltration No The seasonal high groundwater table appears to be as high as 4-feet
below ground surface. In addition, the site history is such that
contaminated soils could be present across portions or all of the project
alignment. Based on the high groundwater levels and the potential for
existing contaminated soils, onsite infiltration was not recommended
(see the Draft Geotechnical Report in Appendix E).
Limited Infiltration No Not applicable for pollution generating impervious surfaces. It is not
possible to separate out the pollution generating impervious surfaces
with the non-pollution generating pervious surfaces prior to routing to a
limited infiltration BMP.
Basic Dispersion No The minimum vegetated flow path cannot be met.
Bioretention The seasonal high groundwater table appears to be as high as 4-feet
below ground surface. In addition, the site history is such that
contaminated soils could be present across portions or all of the project
alignment. Based on the high groundwater levels and the potential for
existing contaminated soils, onsite infiltration was not recommended
(see the Draft Geotechnical Report in Appendix E).
Permeable
Pavement
No The roadway is being raised so it will be sitting on an area of fill.
Rainwater
Harvesting
No This BMP is for roof surfaces only.
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5.0 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Throughout the entire project corridor, a series of catch basins within the roadway gutter and storm pipe will
collect and convey runoff. A backwater analysis of each conveyance system has been performed as part of this
project to ensure that all pipes have adequate capacity and that no catch basins will overtop during the 25-year
storm event. The backwater analysis has been provided in Appendix C of this report. See Figures C-1, C-2 and C-3
for catchment areas for each structure. Note that due to the limited information provided in the record drawings,
the flow control vault in the southwest corner of the intersection of Park Avenue N and 757th Avenue will remain in
place as shown in the proposed drainage plans (See Appendix A for the City of Renton Record Drawings and see
Appendix D for the Plan and Profiles Sheets). There are no impacts anticipated to this vault. The project in fact
slightly decreases the total impervious area routing to the vault.
6.0 SPECIAL REPORTS AND STUDIES
A geotechnical investigation has been completed and is included in Appendix E of this TIR.
7.0 OTHER PERMITS
The 2016 KCSWDM does not require any other permits for this project.
8.0 CSWPPP ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
The project plans will include site preparation and erosion control plans which will show erosion and water
pollution control elements. The longitudinal slope of this roadway is moderate to steep. Slopes adjacent to the
project site are relatively flat with little erosion potential.
Table 8.1 below summarizes how erosion and sediment control will likely be addressed during construction of this
project, however, it will be up to the Contractor’s Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Lead to determine the
most appropriate BMPs and to ensure they are installed correctly and maintained.
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Table 8.1 – Summary of ESC Measures
ESC Category Proposed Measures
Clearing Limits Silt fencing or high visibility fencing will be placed around the entire project clearing
limits depending on if the grading is a cut or fill condition.
Cover Measures The only steep exposed soils anticipated will be the cut/fill slopes behind the sidewalk.
Seeding and mulching will likely be used to maintain these areas.
Perimeter Protection Silt fence will be installed in all locations where the project site is at a higher elevation
than the adjacent properties.
Traffic Area Stabilization Stabilized construction entrances will be installed at all locations where construction
vehicles will be entering and exiting the project site.
Sediment Retention Storm drain inlet protection will be used at all new and existing catch basins and
culverts to protect downstream water.
Surface Water Collection No surface water collection measures are proposed at this time.
Dewatering Control Dewatering may be necessary if groundwater is encountered during construction of
detention facilities.
Dust Control If dust becomes an issue, the contractor will spray water on exposed soils without
creating runoff.
Flow Control There will not be any flow control facilities constructed within the project site, since
flow control is exempt from the project as mentioned in table 2.1.
Control Pollutants The contractor will be required to have a certified erosion and sediment control lead
on site. This person will be required to prepare a project Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan which will address how pollutants will be controlled.
Protect existing and Proposed
Flow Control BMPs
There is an existing flow control vault located south of the intersection of Park Avenue
N and 757th Avenue. This vault is treating runoff from the Boeing facility and from
757th Avenue. This project provides a net decrease in overall impervious area and
therefore is not expected to negatively impact the vault. The vault is to be protected in
place during construction.
Maintain BMPs No proposed flow control BMPs will be installed within the project site.
Manage the Project The project specifications will call for a certified erosion and sediment control lead to
be onsite.
9.0 BOND QUANTITIES, FACILITY SUMMARIES, AND DECLARATION OF
COVENANT
The bond quantities worksheet is not required for this project because it is entirely owned and will be entirely
maintained by the City of Renton.
10.0 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Maintenance requirements for all proposed stormwater related facilities are included in Appendix F including
manufacturer’s maintenance recommendations. At a minimum, all stormwater facilities should be inspected
annually using the checklists included.
Appendix A
TIR Worksheets
TDA Key Map: Figures A-1 and A-2
Existing Drainage Conditions: Figures A-3 and A-4
Existing Land Use Map: Figures A-5 and A-6
Upstream Basin Map: Figures A-7 and A-8
TDA Downstream Route Map: Figure A-9
City of Renton Record Drawings
Appendix B
Proposed Drainage Conditions: Figures B-1 and B-2
Proposed Land Use Map: Figures B-3 and B-4
Appendix C
Catch Basin Catchment Areas: Figures C-1, C-2 and C-3
Backwater Analysis SpreadsheetsA
Basin Flow Rates
Backwater Analysis SpreadsheetProject Name: Park Ave N ExtensionConveyance System:Park Ave N Conveyance System :Cells will auto-calculateProject #: 20160266Designed By: Daniel RosalesDate: 7/17/2019Down CB Up CBOutfall 1-18 35.159 322 48 0.012 17.57 18.23 12.566 2.798 0.122 24.880 0.164 25.044 0.500 0.061 0.122 25.226 1.399 0.0020.4401.760 0.333 5.325 1.863 No 20.165 0.120 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00125.10729.28 Yes1-18 1-19 0.279 46 12 0.012 18.23 21.35 0.785 0.355 0.002 25.107 0.000 25.107 0.500 0.001 0.002 25.110 0.355 0.0680.2200.220 0.128 0.128 0.254 No 21.571 0.000 90.000 1.300 0.003 0.00025.11222.68 No1-18 Detention Tank 34.534 132 48 0.012 18.23 18.49 12.566 2.748 0.117 25.107 0.065 25.171 0.500 0.059 0.117 25.347 1.374 0.0020.4401.760 0.333 5.325 1.861 No 20.421 0.116 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00125.23328.00 YesDetention Tank EX-12 0.346 53 18 0.012 21.61 21.87 1.767 0.196 0.001 25.233 0.000 25.233 0.500 0.000 0.001 25.234 0.160 0.0050.1400.210 0.069 0.155 0.245 No 22.111 0.003 95.000 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50.000 0.450 0.001 0.00024.88628.84 YesEX-2 1-2 1.437 36 42 0.012 19.16 19.19 9.621 0.149 0.000 24.886 0.000 24.886 0.500 0.000 0.000 24.887 0.080 0.0010.0700.245 0.024 0.296 0.320 No 19.509 0.005 50.000 0.450 0.000 0.00124.88329.14 Yes1-2 1-3 0.365 23 12 0.012 20.70 24.25 0.785 0.465 0.003 24.8830.000 24.883 0.500 0.002 0.003 24.888 0.465 0.1540.2500.250 0.154 0.154 0.287 No 24.462 0.000 90.000 1.300 0.004 0.00024.89329.17 Yes1-2 1-1 0.203 6 12 0.012 25.46 25.78 0.785 0.258 0.001 24.883 0.000 24.883 0.500 0.001 0.001 24.885 0.258 0.0530.1800.180 0.096 0.096 0.213 No 25.967 0.000 95.000 1.300 0.001 0.00025.96828.94 Yes1-2 EX-3 0.869 142 42 0.012 19.19 19.47 9.621 0.090 0.000 24.883 0.000 24.883 0.500 0.000 0.000 24.884 0.048 0.0020.0400.140 0.011 0.129 0.245 No 19.712 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00024.88328.03 YesEX-3 EX-4 0.869 75 36 0.012 19.47 19.62 7.069 0.123 0.000 24.883 0.000 24.883 0.500 0.000 0.000 24.884 0.071 0.0020.0800.240 0.029 0.265 0.291 No 19.908 0.000 50.000 0.450 0.000 0.00024.88427.08 YesEX-4 EX-5 0.869 39 36 0.012 19.62 19.70 7.069 0.123 0.000 24.884 0.000 24.884 0.500 0.000 0.000 24.884 0.071 0.0020.0800.240 0.029 0.265 0.291 No 19.988 0.000 50.000 0.450 0.000 0.00024.88427.09 YesEX-5 EX-VAULT 0.869 67 30 0.012 19.80 20.70 4.909 0.177 0.00024.884 0.000 24.884 0.500 0.000 0.000 24.884 0.112 0.0130.1000.250 0.041 0.256 0.303 No 20.986 0.019 10.000 0.050 0.000 0.00024.86528.38 YesEX-VAULT EX-6 0.869 15 12 0.012 20.70 21.90 0.785 1.106 0.01924.865 0.000 24.866 0.500 0.010 0.019 24.894 1.106 0.0800.3900.390 0.284 0.284 0.438 No 22.310 0.019 95.000 1.300 0.025 0.00024.90026.99 YesEX-6 EX-7 0.869 123 12 0.012 21.80 21.90 0.785 1.106 0.019 24.900 0.002 24.901 0.500 0.010 0.019 24.930 1.106 0.0010.3900.390 0.284 0.284 0.438 No 22.349 0.014 90.000 1.300 0.025 0.00224.94328.03 YesEX-7 1-15 0.136 11 12 0.012 21.90 23.59 0.785 0.173 0.000 24.943 0.000 24.943 0.500 0.000 0.000 24.943 0.173 0.1540.1400.140 0.069 0.069 0.171 No 23.684 0.000 65.000 0.750 0.000 0.00024.94428.49 YesEX-7 EX-8 0.733 98 12 0.012 21.90 22.30 0.785 0.933 0.014 24.943 0.001 24.943 0.500 0.007 0.014 24.964 0.933 0.0040.3400.340 0.236 0.236 0.388 No 22.695 0.007 5.000 0.020 0.000 0.00024.95728.77 YesEX-8 EX-9 0.242 141 8 0.012 22.30 22.55 0.349 0.693 0.007 24.957 0.000 24.957 0.500 0.004 0.007 24.968 0.849 0.0020.2900.193 0.189 0.084 0.238 No 22.792 0.000 10.000 0.050 0.000 0.00024.96928.00 YesEX-1 EX-10 32.751 127 60 0.012 19.01 19.63 19.635 1.668 0.04325.486 0.031 25.517 0.500 0.022 0.043 25.582 0.746 0.0050.3101.550 0.207 5.185 1.648 No 21.293 0.042 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00025.54028.39 YesEX-10 1-14 32.382 25 60 0.012 19.63 19.65 19.635 1.649 0.042 25.540 0.006 25.546 0.500 0.021 0.042 25.609 0.738 0.0010.3201.600 0.217 5.418 1.693 No 21.367 20.420 30.000 0.200 0.008 1.6016.79929.10 YesEX-10 Offsite 1 0.369 137 30 0.012 19.63 19.45 4.909 0.075 0.000 25.540 0.000 25.540 0.500 0.000 0.000 25.540 0.048 -0.0010.0400.100 0.011 0.066 0.187 No 19.639 0.000 95.000 1.300 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1-6 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
1-7 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
1-8 2.73394137 0.9 0.04876033 0.25 0.03636364 0.145
1-9 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
1-10 2.73394137 0.9 0.19908173 0.25 0.02623967 0.508
1-11 2.73394137 0.9 0.03032599 0.25 0 0.075
1-12 2.73394137 0.9 0.30879247 0.25 0.04536272 0.791
1-13 2.73394137 0.9 0.30879247 0.25 0.04536272 0.791
1-14 2.73394137 0.9 0.34777319 0.25 0.29230946 1.056
1-15 2.73394137 0.9 0.04818641 0.25 0.02522957 0.136
1-16 2.73394137 0.9 0.13471074 0.25 0.106382 0.405
1-17 2.73394137 0.9 0.08737374 0.25 0 0.215
1-18 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
1-19 2.73394137 0.9 0.06473829 0.25 0.17454086 0.279
EX-1 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
EX-2 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
EX-3 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
EX-4 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
EX-5 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
EX-VAULT 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
EX-6 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
EX-7 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
EX-8 2.73394137 0.9 0.19065657 0.25 0.03112948 0.491
EX-9 2.73394137 0.9 0.08684573 0.25 0.04044995 0.242
EX-10 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
EX-11 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0.029
EX-12 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
EX-13 2.73394137 0.9 0.04116162 0.25 0 0.102
Detention Tank 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
Outfall 2.73394137 0.9 0 0.25 0 0
Contributing Areas to Conveyance System
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Basin Name (if
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Area (Acres)
Landscaped C
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Offsite 1 0.369
Offsite 2 28.547
Offsite Contributing Basins
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Appendix D
Drainage Plan Sheets
Drainage Profile Sheets
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Appendix E
Draft Geotechnical Report
DRAFT GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
HWA Project No. 2017-147-21
February 22, 2019
Prepared for:
Perteet, Inc.
&
City of Renton
by:
February 22, 2019
HWA Project No. 2017-147-21
Perteet, Inc.
505 Fifth Avenue S, Suite 300
Seattle, Washington 98104
Attention: Marcus Elliott, P.E.
Subject: DRAFT GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
Park Avenue N Extension
Renton, Washington
Dear Marcus;
As requested, HWA GeoSciences Inc. (HWA) has performed geotechnical engineering
evaluations for the proposed Park Avenue N Extension Project in the City of Renton,
Washington. This draft report includes the results of our field explorations, laboratory testing,
and our geotechnical engineering analysis and recommendations completed to date. This report
will be finalized upon receipt of your review comments.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide geotechnical engineering services for this project. If
you have any questions regarding this report or require additional information or services, please
contact the undersigned at your convenience.
Sincerely,
HWA GEOSCIENCES INC.
Donald J. Huling, P.E.
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Enclosure: Draft Geotechnical Report
Draft Geotechnical Report i HWA GeoSciences Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................1
1.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................1
1.2 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING ............................................................................1
1.3 SURFACE CONDITIONS ...................................................................................1
2. FIELD INVESTIGATION AND LABORATORY TESTING ......................................................2
2.1 GEOTECHNICAL SUBSURFACE EXPLORATIONS ..............................................2
2.2 GROUNDWATER PUMPING TESTS ..................................................................2
2.3 LABORATORY TESTING .................................................................................2
3. SITE CONDITIONS ..........................................................................................................3
3.1 GENERAL GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS ................................................................3
3.2 SUBSURFACE SOIL CONDITIONS ....................................................................3
3.3 GROUND WATER CONDITIONS ......................................................................4
4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................4
4.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................4
4.2 SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................5
4.2.1 Seismic Design Parameters ...........................................................5
4.2.2 Soil Liquefaction ...........................................................................6
4.2.3 Liquefaction-Induced Settlement ..................................................7
4.2.4 Post Liquefaction Residual Shear Strength ...................................7
4.3 EMBANKMENT SETTLEMENT .........................................................................8
4.4 SETTLEMENT MITIGATION OPTIONS ..............................................................9
4.4.1 Over-Excavation and Replacement with Structural Fill ................10
4.4.2 Preloading ......................................................................................10
4.4.3 Lightweight Backfill ......................................................................10
4.5 SETTLEMENT MITIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS ...........................................11
4.6 SEWER AND WATER MAIN RAIL UNDERCROSSING OPTIONS .........................12
4.6.1 Open Cut Construction versus Trenchless Technology ................12
4.6.2 Anticipated Ground Conditions .....................................................13
4.6.3 Potential Trenchless Methods .......................................................13
4.6.4 Trenchless Technology Selection ..................................................14
4.6.5 Temporary Shoring for Trenchless Technology ...........................14
4.6.6 Dewatering ....................................................................................15
4.6.7 Hydraulic Conductivity Estimates .................................................16
4.6.8 Settlement Monitoring ...................................................................17
4.7 RETAINING WALL .........................................................................................17
4.7.1 Retaining Wall Design Parameter Recommendations ..................17
4.7.2 Retaining Wall Global Stability ....................................................18
4.7.3 General Retaining Wall Subgrade Preparation .............................18
4.7.4 Retaining Wall Drainage ...............................................................19
4.8 CONVENTIONAL UTILITIES ............................................................................19
4.8.1 Open-cut Excavations ....................................................................19
4.8.2 Trench Subgrade Preparation ........................................................19
4.8.3 Pipe Bedding .................................................................................20
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4.9 LUMINAIRE AND SIGNAL POLE FOUNDATIONS ...............................................20
4.9.1 Luminaire and Signal Pole Construction Considerations ..............22
4.10 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT .......................................................................22
4.11 PAVEMENT DESIGN .......................................................................................22
4.12 GENERAL EARTHWORK .................................................................................22
4.12.1 Structural Fill .................................................................................22
4.12.2 Trench Backfill ..............................................................................23
4.12.3 Temporary Excavations .................................................................24
4.12.4 Wet Weather Earthwork ................................................................24
5. CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS .....................................................................................25
6. REFERENCES .................................................................................................................27
FIGURES (Following Text)
Figure 1. Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Site and Exploration Plan
Figure 3. Geologic Profile A-A’
Figure 4A. BH-4 Water Level Data
Figure 4B. BH-5 Water Level Data
Figure 5. Settlement Analysis – Traditional Fill
Figure 6A. Limits of Cellular Concrete Placement Along Centerline
Figure 6B. Limits of Cellular Concrete Placement West of Tracks
Figure 7. Settlements Analysis – Cellular Concrete
Figure 8. Lateral Earth Pressures for Internally Braced Temp Shoring
Figure 9. Boring BH-4 Pumping Test Results
Figure 10. Boring BH-5 Pumping Test Results
Appendix A: Logs of HWA Explorations
Figure A-1 Legend of Terms and Symbols Used on Exploration Logs
Figure A-2 to A-6 Logs of Borings BH-1 to BH-5
Appendix B: Laboratory Test Results
Figure B-1 to B-4 Summary of Material Properties
Figures B-5 to B-20 Grain Size Distributions
Figure B-21 to B-22 Atterberg Limits
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DRAFT GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
This report summarizes the results of the geotechnical engineering study performed by
HWA GeoSciences Inc. (HWA) for the proposed Park Avenue N Extension Project in Renton,
Washington. Figure 1, Site Vicinity Map, and Figure 2, Site and Exploration Plan, show the
approximate location of the project alignment just north of Logan Avenue N and Park Avenue N.
Our field work included drilling five (5) machine-drilled borings. Appropriate laboratory tests
were conducted on selected soil samples to determine relevant engineering properties of the
subsurface soils. Engineering analyses were conducted to develop recommendations for
proposed retaining walls, signal pole foundations, luminaire foundations, railroad crossing arm
foundations, stormwater facilities and launching and receiving pits for sanitary sewer extension.
1.2 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
It is our understanding that the City of Renton would like to implement street improvements to
accommodate the Landing and the Southport residential and office development. The
improvements would extend Park Avenue North to provide access to Southport, Puget Sound
Energy (PSE) property, and The Boeing Company. Sewer and water main extensions will also
be implemented to tie the proposed development into existing systems which may require a
trenchless excavation method, such as pipe jacking, to limit impact on the overlying railway
track. The improvements will include increasing the grade along the proposed roadway; curb,
gutter and pedestrian and bicycle facility; illumination, landscaping, irrigation, storm drainage
and water quality treatment, and intersection and signal system improvements.
1.3 SURFACE CONDITIONS
The Park Avenue N alignment runs north-northwest to south-southeast and is predominantly flat
at an elevation of about 28 feet above mean sea level (AMSL). It extends from the intersection
with Logan Avenue North, where Park Avenue N turns into 757th Avenue on Boeing’s right of
way to the BNSF railway to the north. The existing railroad tracks cross the alignment and are
elevated on a mound of railroad ballast with an elevation of about 32 feet AMSL. The PSE
property is at an elevation of approximately 24 feet AMSL. The existing roadway is surfaced
with Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavement except at the intersection with Logan Avenue North and
pedestrian crossings which are surfaced with concrete. Development along the alignment
consists of heavy-industrial, residential and commercial properties. A PSE-owned electrical
substation is located to the northeast of the intersection on Boeing property.
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2. FIELD INVESTIGATION AND LABORATORY TESTING
2.1 GEOTECHNICAL SUBSURFACE EXPLORATIONS
Our geotechnical exploration program included surface reconnaissance of the alignment and
drilling five (5) machine-drilled borings, designated BH-1 through BH-5. Boring locations were
determined based on the locations of proposed improvements and are indicated on the Site and
Exploration Plan, Figure 2.
Three of these borings (BH-1, BH-2, and BH-3) were drilled by Geologic Drilling, Inc. of
Bellevue, Washington, under subcontract to HWA. The remaining two borings (BH-4 and
BH-5) were drilled by Holocene Drilling of Puyallup, Washington, under subcontract to HWA.
Logs for borings BH-1 through BH-5 are presented in Appendix A of this report.
In each boring, Standard Penetration Test (SPT) sampling was performed at selected intervals
and the SPT resistance (“N-value”) of the soil was logged. This resistance, or N-value, provides
an indication of relative density of granular soils and the relative consistency of cohesive soils.
A geotechnical engineer from HWA logged the explorations and recorded pertinent information,
including sample depths, stratigraphy, soil engineering characteristics, and ground water
occurrence. Soil samples obtained from the explorations were classified in the field and
representative portions were placed in plastic bags. These soil samples were then taken to our
Bothell, Washington, laboratory for further examination and testing.
The stratigraphic contacts shown on the exploration logs represent the approximate boundaries
between soil types; actual transitions may be more gradual. The soil and groundwater conditions
depicted are only for the specific date and location reported and, therefore, are not necessarily
representative of other locations and times.
2.2 GROUNDWATER PUMPING TESTS
HWA completed groundwater pumping tests at the two ground monitoring wells (BH-4 and
BH-5). Data collected from short-term pumping tests and grain size laboratory test results on
selected soil samples were used along with applicable analytical methods to estimate hydraulic
conductivity values for the subsurface soils within the project alignment. The hydraulic
conductivity values are meant to be used to estimate the range of dewatering flowrates for
anticipated dewatering activities associated with construction of the proposed improvements.
2.3 LABORATORY TESTING
Laboratory tests were conducted at HWA’s Bothell, Washington laboratory, on selected samples
retrieved from the borings to determine relevant index and engineering properties of the soils
encountered at the site. The tests included visual classifications, natural moisture content,
Atterberg Limits and grain size distribution. The tests were conducted in general accordance
with appropriate American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. The test results
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and a discussion of laboratory test methodology are presented in Appendix B, and/or displayed
on the exploration logs in Appendix A, as appropriate.
3. SITE CONDITIONS
3.1 GENERAL GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS
The project alignment is located within the Puget Lowland. The Puget Lowland has repeatedly
been occupied by a portion of the continental glaciers that developed during the ice ages of the
Quaternary period. During at least four periods, portions of the ice sheet advanced south from
British Columbia into the lowlands of Western Washington. The southern extent of these glacial
advances was near Olympia, Washington. Each major advance included numerous local
advances and retreats, and each advance and retreat resulted in its own sequence of erosion and
deposition of glacial lacustrine, outwash, till, and drift deposits. Between and following these
glacial advances, sediments from the Olympic and Cascade Mountains accumulated in the Puget
Lowland.
According to the Geologic Map of King County, the project alignment is underlain by Holocene
aged fill soils which are noted as being undocumented and may consist of a wide range of
materials. This unit is shown to be underlain by Quaternary alluvium soils consisting of
unconsolidated alluvial clay, silt, sand, gravel and cobbles.
3.2 SUBSURFACE SOIL CONDITIONS
The soils encountered in our explorations consist of topsoil, fill material, and alluvial deposits.
Multiple layers of alluvial material were noted alternating between silty sand and silt units.
Further descriptions of soils encountered in our explorations are presented below in order of
deposition, beginning with the most recently deposited. A general cross section along the project
alignment is shown in Figure 3. The exploration logs in Appendix A provide more detail of
subsurface conditions observed at specific locations and depths.
• Topsoil: Topsoil was encountered in borings BH-1 and BH-2. This material was dark
olive-brown and consisted of silty sand with rootlets. The topsoil layer extended from
ground surface to a depth of approximately foot below ground surface (bgs).
• Fill: Fill was encountered in borings BH-1, BH-2, BH-3, and BH-5. In BH-1 and BH-2,
the fill extended from the base of the topsoil to a depth of approximately 7 feet bgs. In
BH-3 and BH-5, the fill extended from the base of the pavement section to a depth of
approximately 7 feet bgs. The fill material was dark yellow-brown to olive-gray and
consisted of silty sand with gravel. Fill soils were likely placed during construction of
the original roadway.
• Alluvium: Alluvium was encountered in all five borings extending beneath the fill soils,
where present, to the final depth of each boring. These soil deposits consisted of olive-
gray to grayish-brown, very soft to stiff silts, and very loose to medium dense silty sands.
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Alluvial deposits are often deposited as fan structures that decrease in grain size from the
source stream and overlap with multiple depositional generations resulting in
interbedding.
3.3 GROUND WATER CONDITIONS
Ground water seepage was observed in each boring. The depth to ground water was about 5 feet
bgs in BH-2, BH-3 and BH-4, about 8 feet bgs in BH-5, and about 12 feet bgs in BH-1. This
seepage was observed within both the fill soils and alluvial deposits.
Groundwater monitoring wells were installed at the location of borings BH-4 and BH-5.
Groundwater monitoring transducers were installed in each well to monitor groundwater
fluctuations over time at each location. Plots of groundwater data collected between
December 21st, 2018 and January 10th, 2019 are presented in Figures 4A and 4B for borings
BH-4 and BH-5, respectively. Additional groundwater information will be included in future
versions of this report, or addendums, as it is collected.
Prospective contractors should be prepared to encounter and manage seasonally varying ground
water conditions and in response to significant precipitation events that may develop above the
low permeability silt layers encountered in the alluvial deposits. Increase in volume of ground
water should be expected wherever excavations bisect existing utility trenches. Existing utility
trench backfill is expected to be significantly more permeable than the fine-grained alluvial
deposits. Therefore, perched ground water may collect and flow along the alignment of existing
utility trenches.
4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 GENERAL
The subsurface soils along the alignment generally consist of fill underlain by alluvial deposits.
The compressible layers of organic rich soils were encountered and are anticipated to be
interbedded with the alluvial soils. These deposits are anticipated to undergo consolidation
settlement upon the application of load and are likely liquefaction susceptible at a saturated
condition when placed under the influence of the design earthquake. The nature of the alluvial
soils is such that some mitigation measures will need to be implemented to support the proposed
improvements such as the introduction of cellular concrete in place of traditional fill.
The subsurface soils along the project alignment consist of fill and alluvial soils with varying
amounts of fines. The seasonal high groundwater appears to be as high as 4-feet below ground
surface in some areas. The site history is such that contaminated soils could be present across
portions or all of the project alignment. Based on the high groundwater levels and the potential
for existing contaminated soils, we do not recommend the use of onsite infiltration as a means of
stormwater management for this site
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We understand that proposed improvements will include installation of steel casings for future
water and sewer main expansion across the BNSF railroad right-of-way. We understand that the
casing for the water line will be relatively shallow and installed by BNSF. We understand that
the casing for the sewer would be significant deeper. In order avoid significant dewatering and
shoring costs, we recommend that trenchless construction techniques be used to install the deeper
sewer casing.
It is our understanding that proposed improvements will require construction of a retaining wall
within the project alignment. The wall is proposed to be constructed as a modular block
retaining wall. The subgrade soil conditions in the vicinity of this wall appear to be adequate to
provide support for the wall. However, some scarifying and re-compaction of the disturbed
medium dense to dense near-surface fill materials will be required and if soft spots are
encountered additional remedial measures may be required.
We understand that proposed improvements include installation of luminaire structures and
signal poles. The subgrade soils along the alignment are such that nonstandard foundation
design for lateral bearing capacity of the associated foundations is anticipated at all proposed
locations.
4.2 SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS
4.2.1 Seismic Design Parameters
Earthquake loading for the proposed improvements was developed in accordance with
Section 3.4 of the AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Bridge Design, 2nd Edition, 2011
(AASHTO, 2011 with 2012, 2014 and 2015 Interim Revisions) and the Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) amendments to the AASHTO Guide Specifications
provided in the Bridge Design Manual (WSDOT, 2017). For seismic analysis, the Site Class is
required to be established and is determined based on the average soil properties in the upper 100
feet below the ground surface. Based on our characterization of the subsurface conditions, the
site class designation has been determined based on the principle that the consistency of the soils
below the maximum depth of the borings are consistent or denser than the soil within the 61½ feet
of depth explored. For this project, SPT blow counts obtained from our borings were utilized to
classify the subject site as Seismic Site Class D. Therefore, Site Class D should be used with
AASHTO seismic evaluations for this project. Table 1 presents recommended seismic
coefficients for use with the General Procedure described in AASHTO (2011), which is based
upon a design event with a 7 percent probability of exceedance in 75 years (equal to a return
period of 1,033 years).
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Table 1.
Seismic Coefficients for Evaluation Using
AASHTO Guide Specifications calculated by USGS Seismic Hazard Map
Site
Class
Peak
Horizontal
Bedrock
Acceleration
PBA, (g)
Spectral
Bedrock
Acceleration
at 0.2 sec
Ss, (g)
Spectral
Bedrock
Acceleration
at 1.0 sec
S1, (g)
Site Coefficients
Peak
Horizontal
Acceleration
PGA, (g)
Fpga Fa Fv
D 0.434 0.989 0.283 1.166 1.104 2.033 0.506
Based on the above parameters the Peak Ground Acceleration, PGA (As) for Site Class D at the
project site is 0.506 g.
4.2.2 Soil Liquefaction
Liquefaction is a temporary loss of soil shear strength due to earthquake shaking. Loose,
saturated cohesionless soils are the most susceptible to earthquake-induced liquefaction;
however, recent experience and research has shown that certain silts and low-plasticity clays are
also susceptible. Primary factors controlling the development of liquefaction include the
intensity and duration of strong ground motions, the characteristics of subsurface soils, in-situ
stress conditions and the depth to ground water. Based on the WSDOT Geotechnical Design
Manual (GDM), the liquefaction susceptibility of the soils along the project alignment was
determined utilizing the simplified procedure originally developed by Seed and Idriss (1971),
updated by Youd et al (2001) and Idriss and Boulanger (2004, 2006).
The simplified procedure is a semi-empirical approach which compares the cyclic resistance
ratio (CRR) required to initiate liquefaction of the material to the cyclic shear stress ratio (CSR)
induced by the design earthquake. The factor of safety relative to liquefaction is the ratio of the
CRR to the CSR; where this ratio is computed to be less than one, the analysis would indicate
that liquefaction is likely to occur during the design earthquake. The CRR is primarily
dependent on soil density, with the current practice being to base it on the Standard Penetration
Test (SPT) N-value, corrected for energy consideration, fines content and earthquake magnitude.
CSR is generally determined by the formulation developed by Seed and Idriss (1971) and relates
equivalent shear stress caused in the soil at any depth to the effective stress at that depth and the
peak ground acceleration at the surface.
Ground water elevations were approximately 5 feet bgs at the site. Our explorations encountered
fill soils underlain by interbedded alluvial sands, alluvial silts, and organic silts across the site.
Based on the subsurface conditions encountered at the site, the potential for liquefaction is
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considered to be high at the site during a seismic event due to very shallow groundwater and
loose liquefaction susceptible soils.
Liquefaction analysis was completed utilizing LiquefyPro v5.9a. Results of our studies indicate that
most of the encountered alluvial soils beneath the approximate 7 feet of fill soils would liquefy
under a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.96 with a PGAm of 0.506g.
Our analyses indicate that the loose to medium dense saturated fill and alluvial soil deposits,
encountered below the project alignment, will liquefy during the 1,033-year design earthquake.
As the alluvial soils extend past the termination depth of our geotechnical borings, we expect that
potentially liquefiable soils will extend to great depths below the alignment, assuming the layers
are fully saturated.
4.2.3 Liquefaction-Induced Settlement
Unsaturated loose sand deposits tend to densify when they are subject to earthquake shaking.
For saturated sand deposits, excess pore water pressure builds up during the earthquake
excitation, leading to loss of strength or liquefaction. After the shaking stops, excess pore water
pressures dissipate toward a zone where water pressure is relatively lower, usually the ground
surface. The dissipation is accompanied by a reconsolidation of the loose sand (Ishihara and
Yoshimine, 1992 & Tokimatsu and Seed, 1987). The reconsolidation is manifested at the ground
surface as vertical settlement, usually termed as liquefaction-induced settlement or seismic
settlement.
The potential for liquefaction-induced settlement was evaluated at the railroad crossing. The
methodologies used were developed by Idriss and Boulanger (2008) and are generally based on
the relationship between cyclic stress ratio, corrected SPT blow counts, and volumetric strain.
Using these methods, liquefaction-induced settlement at railroad crossing was estimated to be
between 7 to 12 inches. We expect that the liquefaction-induced settlement will be differential in
nature between the approaches on either side and the railroad crossing. The proposed railroad
crossing should be designed to be able to handle these liquefaction-induced settlements and
associated differential settlements between crossing and the adjacent road approaches on either
side. Some proposed improvements may require reconstruction as a result of liquefaction
induced settlements. Based on our analysis of liquefaction within observed soils in the borings
we calculate that up to 14 inches of total liquefaction induced settlement may occur at this site.
Differential settlements are difficult to determine but are anticipated to be as high as 7 inches
over a 50 foot span.
4.2.4 Post Liquefaction Residual Shear Strength
Upon initiation of liquefaction and the completion of earthquake shaking, the shear strength of
the liquefiable soils may reduce to a residual shear strength. Residual shear strengths for the
liquefiable soils encountered within the project alignment were determined using a weighted
average of the results of the Seed (1987), Seed and Harder (1990), Olson and Stark (2002), Idriss
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and Boulanger (2007) and Kramer (2008) relationships. The residual shear strengths assigned
are a function of the equivalent clean sand SPT value, (N1)60cs, the potential for void
redistribution, and the initial effective overburden stress. Given the permeable nature of the
overlying fill soils, we assumed void redistribution effects we be negligible when determining an
estimate of residual shear strength. Post liquefaction residual shear strengths were used to
evaluate retaining wall stability and non-standard signal pole foundations
4.3 EMBANKMENT SETTLEMENT
It is our understanding that the proposed improvements will include raising the site grades to
facilitate the proposed railroad crossing. These grade increases will result in increased load
applied to the subsurface soils. As compressible soils are present across the site, we expect that
prosed grade increases will result in consolidation settlements.
Consolidation settlement results from the application of static loading on compressible soil
deposits that are saturated and have not previously experienced similar loading conditions.
Consolidation settlement occurs as both primary consolidation (short term consolidation) and
secondary consolidation (long term consolidation). Both of these mechanisms are described
below.
Primary consolidation occurs immediately upon the application of load and is a result of pore
water being expelled from the void space within the soil unit. As load is applied, the pore water
pressure increases within the soil unit and slowly decreases as the pore water is expelled from the
soil. As this process continues the void space is reduced and the volume of the soil deposit
decreases. This decrease in the volume results in a reduction in the thickness of the soil unit
which manifests as settlement at the ground surface. The magnitude of primary consolidation is
dependent on the geometry of the compressible soil unit, with respect to the applied load, and the
compressibility properties of the subject soil.
Secondary compression is a settlement phenomenon that occurs in soil deposits on completion of
the primary consolidation stage and can continue for many years. The magnitude of the
secondary compression settlement is difficult to predict but is typically a small fraction (5 to
10%) of the settlement that occurs as primary consolidation for most mineral soils.
Our primary settlement estimates are based on the results of Atterberg limit correlations for soils
in which undisturbed samples were not obtained. A tabulation of primary consolidation
properties for the underlying compressible soils is provided in Table 2.
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Table 2
Soil Properties Used to Calculate Primary Consolidation Settlement
Soil
Type
Laboratory
Test
Soil
Boring
Sample
Number
Depth
of
Sample
(ft)
Compression
Index
Cc
Initial
Void
Ratio
(eo)
Compression
Ratio (Ccε)
Silt
(ML)
Atterberg
Limits BH-1 S-4 10 to
11.5 0.29 1.2* 0.13
Silt
(OH)
Atterberg
Limits BH-4 S-12 40 to
41.5 1.8 4.6 0.32
*Initial void ratio estimated from Atterberg Limit test results.
We evaluated the anticipated consolidation settlements across the site based on the assumption
that proposed fill area was constructed with conventional fill soils. The results of this analysis
indicate that the use of conventional fill to construct the proposed improvements would result in
settlement of both the proposed roadway and the existing railroad tracks. The settlement would
be largest on the west side of the tracks, where the fill thickness is greatest. Static (non-seismic)
settlements as great as 2 inches could occur along the railroad tracks due to construction of the
roadway in this manner. Figure 5 shows anticipated primary settlement magnitudes across the
site with call outs along the centerline of the road and along the centerline of the railroad tracks.
It should be noted that secondary static settlement, roughly equal to 10 percent of the primary
settlements shown in Figure 5, should also be expected. Constructing the proposed roadway
with conventional fill would result in a localized sag in the rail line. We expect that this sag will
not be acceptable by BNSF. Therefore, we recommend that settlement mitigation be
implemented to minimize impacts to the roadway and railroad tracks.
4.4 SETTLEMENT MITIGATION OPTIONS
The magnitude of anticipated primary and secondary settlement associated with the proposed site
grading is sufficient to induce damage to the proposed improvements and existing railroad
tracks. Therefore, we recommend that settlement mitigation measures be implemented to protect
the existing railroad, proposed roadway and utilities.
There are several settlement mitigation measures that could be implemented to reduce or eliminate
potential settlements associated with the compressible soils below the site. These mitigation
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options include over-excavation and replacement, lightweight fill, preloading and pile supporting
improvements. A description of each of these propped options is provided below.
4.4.1 Over-Excavation and Replacement with Structural Fill
Where compressible soils are located near the ground surface over-excavated and replaced with
compacted structural fill could be implemented to eliminate the potential of future settlements.
However, subsurface investigations indicate that compressible soils were observed to extend to
great depths across the site. Therefore, over-excavation and replacement would require very deep
exactions that would require significant shoring. Additionally, the groundwater level along the
project site is such that over-excavation and replacement would most likely require dewatering.
Due to the anticipated cost of over-excavation and replacement, we do not believe that it is a viable
settlement mitigation option for the entire project area.
4.4.2 Preloading
Preloading the road site would also be a viable way to reduce future settlements of the underlying
compressible soils. Preloading involves placing a specified amount of soil or weight over a given
area and allowing the weight to consolidate the underlying compressible soils prior to construction
of the proposed improvements. Preloading has been used successfully on similar projects in the
past. However, the viability of preloading requires time and space. We would expect the silt to
take between 6 to 12 months to complete primary settlement. Therefore, a preload would need to
be in place for at least 6 months to 1 year in order to successfully eliminate future settlements. We
would expect that the placement of a preload would cause significant disruptions to Puget Sound
Energy (PSE) and Boeing operations due to its required size and location. Additionally, preloading
would require the existing utilities to be diverted during the preload operation to prevent damage.
Preloading would also result in a significant sag in the BNSF tracks. Based on the time
requirements, the anticipated disruption, damage to the BNSF tracks, necessity to relocate the
utilities during preloading, we do not believe that preloading the compressible soils is a viable
option for this project.
4.4.3 Lightweight Backfill
Lightweight material could be used to offset the load of proposed fill in order to eliminate the
application of additional load on the underlying compressible soils. Several lightweight fill
materials are available and have been used on past projects with success. These materials include
Geofoam, bottom ash, light weight volcanic rock, glass cutlet and lightweight cellular concrete.
Geofoam consists of proprietary light weight Styrofoam blocks that are readily available to
contractors and have been used successfully on numerous road projects. Geofoam can be obtained
in a variety of unit weights. However, geofoam requires encapsulation in a sealed geomembrane
to protect against degradation due to exposure to hydrocarbons. Additionally, geofoam would
require the construction of a load distribution slab to allow for traffic loads over the foam.
Therefore, given the cost associated with these items, geofoam may not be suitable for this project.
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Bottom Ash is a byproduct of coal fired power plants and weighs between 45 and 75 pounds per
cubic foot. Bottom ash has been used on several road projects but is becoming hard to obtain.
Light weight volcanic rock has been used as light weight fill in the past. Light weight volcanic
rock generally weights approximately 45 to 60 pounds per cubic foot. However, there are no
readily available sources of light weight volcanic rock in Washington State. Therefore, the cost
associated with importing the material would be prohibitive for this project.
Lightweight cellular concrete is a proprietary product that can be manufactured onsite to a wide
range of unit weights (27 pcf to 120 pcf) and compressive strengths to match project requirements.
Cellular concrete is widely available in Washington State and has been used successfully on road
projects. Cellular concrete does not require encapsulation within a geomembrane and would not
require a load distribution slab. Although it is not recommended, cellular concrete can be
excavated for future utility needs if required. Additionally, the use of cellular concrete does not
require the use of heavy compaction and vibration equipment which could lead to the deformation
of soils around and below the railroad. We have received cost estimates ranging from $55 to $100
per cubic yard for cellular concrete on past projects. We believe that light weight cellular concrete
would be a viable settlement mitigation measure for this project.
4.5 SETTLEMENT MITIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Given the soil geometry and location of the project site, most of the above described settlement
mitigation options present significant challenges that make them less favorable for this project.
We recommend that cellular concrete be utilized as a settlement mitigation measure for this
project. Cellular concrete should be used to offset the dead loads associated with the proposed
grade increases, resulting in a no-load increase scenario. This will require excavation and removal
of 4 to 5 feet, depending on location, of existing soils and replacement with cellular concrete that
will extend to the roadway subgrade elevation.
HWA has conducted settlement analysis to determine the lateral extent of the cellular concrete that
would be required to limit settlement of the BNSF railroad tracks to no more than 1/4 -inch. Our
analysis indicates that cellular concrete must extend a minimum of 30 feet from the centerline of
the railroad tracks to limit track settlement to ¼-inch. The cellular concrete geometry utilized in
this analysis is provided in Figure 6A and Figure 6B. The orientation of the cross section provided
in Figures 6A and 6B is shown in Figure 2. Anticipated site settlements, based on this geometry
of cellular concrete, are provided in Figure 7. As shown in Figure 7, some roadway settlement is
expected to occur outside of the cellular concrete placement area. If these settlements are not
desirable, additional cellular concrete placement would be required to further reduce roadway
settlements.
Where placed, cellular concrete should consist of Type II cellular concrete, possessing a cast
density ranging from 27 to 30 pounds per cubic foot and a minimum compressive strength of 40
to 50 pounds per square inch. The cellular concrete should be placed in a maximum 4-foot thick
layers. Cellular concrete does not require the installation of a gasoline resistant geomembrane.
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The cellular concrete should be installed with a cover of at least 2 feet of compacted structural
fill to offset buoyancy forces in the event of seasonally high ground water levels.
4.6 SEWER AND WATER MAIN RAIL UNDERCROSSING OPTIONS
We understand the City plans to install a new sewer and water line under the railroad tracks as
part of this project. All installed underground utilities crossing the railroad right of way should
be installed in accordance with BNSF’s Utility Accommodation policy, dated May 18, 2011. It
is our understanding that the team is considering trenchless excavation methods for installation
of the deep sewer extension across the BNSF right-of-way. It is also our understanding that a
sleeve for the proposed the water main will be installed at a shallow depth by BNSF prior to
construction of the city project. Further discussion related to the use of trenchless technology
versus open cut methods are discussed below.
4.6.1 Open Cut Construction versus Trenchless Technology
We understand the use of standard cut and cover trenching methods are being considered for
installation of the proposed sewer and water lines under the BNSF rail corridor. We expect that
standard cut and cover trenching methods would be the best option for installation of the shallow
water line. We understand that the City is currently in communications with BNSF to install a
casing at the proposed water line alignment and depth, as part of a BNSF planned track regrading
effort. If the water line casing is to be installed at depths less than approximately 4-5 feet below
ground surface, we expect that installation, with standard trenching techniques, will be feasible
and dewatering will not be required. If the water lien casing is deeper than 4-5 feet, standard
trenching will likely still be feasible, however, some dewatering with sumps and pumps will be
required.
Unlike the water line, the proposed sewer undercrossing is to be installed at a depth of 10 to 15
feet below existing ground surface. Installation of the sewer undercrossing with conventional cut
and cover techniques would result in several challenges. The proposed sewer alignment is
located below the groundwater table. Therefore, significant dewatering would be required to
install the proposed utility in the dry. Given the sandy nature of the near surface soils,
dewatering would be costly and could result in settlement of the compressible soils in the area.
Additionally, the past uses of the site suggest that contaminated soils and groundwater may be
present across the site. Pumping large volumes of potentially contaminated groundwater would
be challenging from a treatment and discharge prospective. Sheet pile shoring and a mud seal
could be sued to open cut and install the sewer line. However, this method of installation would
likely require more time than BNSF is willing to provide. Based on these challenges, we would
not recommend the use of conventional cut and cover installation methods for the sewer
undercrossing. We would recommend that the sewer undercrossing be constructed with
trenchless technologies.
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4.6.2 Anticipated Ground Conditions
Ground conditions along the proposed trenchless alignment are anticipated to consist of fill and
relatively loose alluvial soil deposits, with a ground water level near the existing ground surface.
The anticipated ground conditions along the trenchless crossing are depicted in the Geologic
Profile, Figure 3. The alluvial deposits are expected to vary significantly in composition from
location to location. The silt and organic silt layers encountered in the geotechnical borings
should not be assumed to be connected or uniform from location to location. Although not
encountered in our borings, the alluvial soils could contain large woody debris or other objects
that could result in obstructions to various construction activities.
4.6.3 Potential Trenchless Methods
Given the currently proposed geometry of the sewer undercrossing, we recommend that the
undercrossing be installed using trenchless installation techniques. Several methods of
trenchless construction are available to install the proposed sewer under the existing railroad
tracks. HWA recommends that a jack and bore method be applied utilizing either an auger
boring or microtunnelling procedure. A description of each of these methods is provided below.
Pipe Jacking The pipe jacking method is a trenchless method which involves
hydraulically-jacking a prefabricated steel or equivalent jackable pipe, such as reinforced
concrete pipe, from a jacking pit to a receiving shaft through the subsurface soils. After
each segment of pipe has been installed, the rams of the jack are retracted, and another
pipe segment is placed in the jacking pit and attached to the previous pipe segment.
Spoils are removed from the face of the bore using an auger or, in the case of micro-
tunneling, a circulating slurry.
Auger Boring Auger borings involve excavation at the face using a cutting head attached
to an auger. In general, auger boring is not considered a “steerable” trenchless method
and pipeline segments between the jacking and receiving pits are straight. However
rudimentary steering capability is available with a steering head in front of the first pipe
section.
In loose, soft, or wet soils, the auger and cutting head are generally kept inside the
leading edge of the casing to help control raveling into the face of the bore. If
obstructions are encountered, the augers can be retracted to allow manned access to the
face for obstruction removal by manual methods such as jackhammering or drilling and
splitting.
Microtunneling Microtunnelling is a jack and bore method that involves the use of a
steerable closed-face rotating excavator in front of the first pipe section. A circulating
slurry of drilling fluid is pumped through the face of the bore, with the exiting slurry
carrying out the excavated soil. Unlike auger boring, microtunnelling uses a remote-
controlled tunneling machine that is laser guided and is a steerable method, though it is
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generally used for straight pipe alignments. If obstructions are encountered, the
obstruction cannot generally be accessed from the excavation, but rather rescue shafts
must be excavated.
Microtunnelling provides continuous support to the excavation face of the bore by
controlling the pressure of the circulating slurry. This method is especially effective
when shallow groundwater conditions and loose soils are anticipated as the pipeline
alignment does not usually need to be dewatered, except at the jacking and receiving pits.
4.6.4 Trenchless Technology Selection
Bidding contractors should be allowed to select the means and methods for trenchless
construction, including the diameter of the casing pipe. We recommend a minimum bore-and-
jack casing diameter of 36 inches and a maximum diameter of 60 inches. In our experience,
BNSF will require the jacked casing pipe to be steel having a minimum wall thickness of 1.5
inches. They are likely to require the casing pipe be backfilled after installation of the carrier
pipes.
Given the shallow groundwater conditions encountered on site at the time of our explorations,
we anticipate the utilization of micro-tunneling will be most suitable. Trenchless construction by
bore and jack methods should proceed up-slope so that water entering the bore will drain to the
jacking pit for removal. We expect the Contractor’s jacking pit to be a steel sheet pile enclosure
about 20 feet wide and 30 feet long. A concrete floor would be cast in the bottom of the jacking
pit to provide a firm base for the jacking equipment. The receiving pit would typically be
somewhat smaller and may or may not be enclosed with sheet piles.
4.6.5 Temporary Shoring for Trenchless Technology
For excavation and construction of the receiving and jacking pits, for trenchless construction, we
recommend temporary shoring consisting of internally braced sheet piles to provide a relatively
water tight shoring enclosure. Once the sheet piles are installed, soils inside the shoring can be
excavated to the desired depth. The embedment depth of the sheet piles below the base of the
excavation should be designed by the Contractor to adequately cutoff underground water seepage
for stability of the subgrade soils at the base of the excavation. Recommended design earth
pressures for temporary sheet pile shoring are shown on Figure 8.
Shoring should be designed and constructed to support lateral loads exerted by the soil mass. In
addition, any surcharge from construction equipment, construction materials, excavated soils, or
vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways should be included in the shoring design. However, we
recommend that the contractor be required to submit a shoring/excavation plan for review prior
to construction. The plan should be required to contain specific measures for temporary support
and protection of all existing utilities and structures.
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Precautions should be taken during removal of the shoring to minimize disturbance of the pipe,
underlying bedding materials, and native subgrade soils.
The contractor should be responsible for control of ground and surface water and should employ
sloping, slope protection, ditching, sumps, dewatering, and other measures as necessary to
prevent sloughing of soils.
4.6.6 Dewatering
Ground water levels measured at the time of our exploration program indicate the local ground
water table is as shallow as 5 feet below existing ground surface. It is our understanding that the
exact location and extents of the launching and receiving pits and the final depth of the sewer
main have not been determined at this time. We anticipate trench depths of up to 15 feet below
grade. Jacking/receiving pit excavations will therefore extend below the ground water table.
The contractor should be prepared to deal with shoring and ground water during construction.
The contractor should anticipate that they will have to lower the water table 8 to 13 feet within
the jacking/receiving pit excavations in order to construct the pipeline under relatively dry
conditions.
Limited information on seasonal changes in ground water level or surface water flows was
available at the time this report was prepared; however, dewatering requirements and associated
costs will be minimized if construction is performed during periods of seasonal low ground water
levels and surface water flows.
Extended dewatering with deep wells resulting in water lowering over a large area, could cause
consolidation of the underlying alluvial soils, particularly in highly organic soils. The magnitude
of the settlement and its areal extent would depend on the amount of change in the water level,
the length of time the water level was lowered, and the compressibility and thickness of the
underlying soils. Therefore, we recommend that dewatering wells be installed inside the sheet
pile enclosures of the jacking/receiving pits. We recommend that the dewatering well screens
and the sheet pile embedment depths be designed to limit drawdown of the groundwater outside
of the sheet pile enclosures.
In the vicinity of settlement-sensitive structures, such as the railroad tracks, ground water
monitoring wells should be established between the excavation and the structure to observe
changes. The City and/or Contractor should survey the elevation of settlement sensitive
structures prior to dewatering and monitor for settlement during construction.
We recommend the contractor be required to submit a dewatering plan for review by HWA to
evaluate other potential impacts. We recommend the plans and specifications include provisions
requiring contractors to maintain a minimum and maximum draw-down from dewatering. The
contractor could use existing monitoring wells to aid in the determination of the effectiveness of
the dewatering system. However, design and implementation of any dewatering system remains
the responsibility of the contractor.
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4.6.7 Hydraulic Conductivity Estimates
We expect that some form of dewatering will be required to construct the proposed
improvements. In order quantify the magnitude of anticipated dewatering, HWA completed both
grain size analysis and single well pump tests to estimate the hydraulic conductivity of the
subsurface soils underlaying the project site.
Grain Size Analysis HWA estimated the saturated hydraulic conductivity (K) of selected
soil samples using equations presented in Vukovic and Soro (1992) that calculate
hydraulic conductivity from the particle size distribution of the soil. These methods were
modified and adapted to a spreadsheet-based tool by Devlin (2015). Each of 15
analytical methods developed by various authors to estimate K from grain size data is
limited in applicability to certain soil characteristics such as the range of particle sizes or
the largest or smallest particle size.
HWA selected the most permeable samples in the depth ranges of anticipated excavation
(5-20 feet) for estimation of K. HWA input soil particle size distribution data to the
program HydrogeoSieveXL (Devlin, 2015), which estimated K for all methods, but only
selects those that meet the suitability criteria for each method.
Pump Test Analysis Short term, single well, pumping tests were conducted at BH-4 and
BH-5 using a 12 volt electrical submersible pump. Response to pumping, and recovery
after pumping, were measured using datalogging pressure transducers. BH-4 was
pumped at a rate of 0.32 gallons per minute (gpm) for 30 minutes and exhibited a
maximum of 0.4 feet drawdown. BH-5 was pumped at a rate of 1.7 gpm for 40 minutes
and exhibited a maximum of 1.4 feet drawdown. Results of these pumping tests are
provided in Figures 9 and 10 for borings BH-4 and BH-5, respectively.
We used several methods to analyze the pumping and recovery test results. HWA
analyzed the results of the pumping tests with the Aquifer Test for Windows software
(Rohrich, 1996).
Overall, estimated hydraulic conductivities obtained from the pump tests were lower than those
estimated from grain size testing, possibly due to the relatively low achievable flow rates in two-
inch diameter wells, and the use of bentonite during drilling to control heave. However, based
on the results of both analyses, we estimate that the Hydraulic conductivity of the subsurface
soils range from 10 in/hr to 288 in/hr. As water is expected to find the path of least resistance
(most permeable layers) during dewatering, assuming a design hydraulic conductivity of
288 in/hr would be prudent based on available data.
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4.6.8 Settlement Monitoring
As the proposed trenchless alignment passes under an existing railroad, settlement monitoring of
the ground surface and railroad tracks will be required. Settlement monument points should be
installed at the ground surface along the proposed alignment and monitored during trenchless
construction on a daily basis.
4.7 RETAINING WALL
The proposed improvements will require construction of a gravity retaining wall, designated as
Wall No. 1, as shown on the Site and Exploration Plan, Figure 2. The wall will consist of a
modular block retaining wall between 2 – 5 feet tall. Specifics associated with the proposed wall
are indicated in Table 3.
Table 3.
Summary of Proposed Wall Type and Location
Wall
Designation
Side of 757th
Avenue
Wall
Application
Max Wall
Height
(ft)
Proposed
Wall Type
Relevant
Exploration
Wall No. 1 South Fill Wall 5 Gravity
Block
Boring BH-3
(Figure 2)
4.7.1 Retaining Wall Design Parameter Recommendations
We assume that retaining wall No. 1 will consist of a gravity block wall system. The wall will
consist of a proprietary wall system that the wall supplier will design for internal stability. The
wall should be designed in accordance with AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway
Bridges. We recommend the wall be designed using the parameters presented in Table 4. For
the Extreme Event I Limit State, the wall shall be designed for a horizontal seismic acceleration
coefficient kh of one-half the peak ground acceleration or 0.253 g and a vertical seismic
acceleration coefficient kv of 0.0 g (assuming the wall is free to move during a seismic event).
Extreme Event I Limit State is defined in the AASHTO Standard Specifications as a safety check
involving an extreme load event resulting from an earthquake in combination with the dead load
and a fraction of live loads.
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Table 4.
Recommended Gravity Block Wall Design Parameters
Parameters to be Used for the Gravity Block Wall
Soil Properties Wall Backfill* Retained Soil* Foundation Soil
Unit Weight (pcf) 135 135 120
Friction Angle (deg) 36 35 32
Cohesion (psf) 0 0 0
AASHTO Load
Group 1
AASHTO Load
Group II
Allowable Bearing Capacity (ksf) 3.0 4.5
Horizontal Seismic Acceleration Coefficient, kh (g) 0.253
* Gravel Borrow, as specified in Section 9-03.14(1) of WSDOT Standard Specifications
* If geogrid reinforcing is to be used the gravel borrow should be limited to a maximum
particle size of 1¼ inches.
4.7.2 Retaining Wall Global Stability
Using the computer program SLIDE 5.0, we evaluated static, seismic and post liquefaction
global stability of the proposed gravity block wall. Analyses were completed utilizing site
topography determined in the field and wall geometry provided by Perteet. Factors of safety for
static global stability in excess of 1.5 were calculated given the geologic conditions and a
minimum wall embedment of 2 feet.
Seismic stability was evaluated using a pseudo-static horizontal acceleration of 0.253 g, which is
½ of the peak ground acceleration (PGA) associated with the 1:1033-ye ar design earthquake for
this site location, as is standard of practice for yielding walls. From our analyses, we conclude
that, under a design earthquake, a factor of safety for global stability greater than 1.1 will exist.
Post liquefaction stability was evaluated using static loading condition and residual shear
strengths for the liquefiable soils. From our analyses, we conclude that, under post liquefaction
conditions, a factor of safety for global stability greater than 1.1 will exist.
Based on our analysis we conclude that the global stability of the wall will be adequate under
static, seismic, and loading conditions if wall embedment of at least 2 feet is maintained for the
wall.
4.7.3 General Retaining Wall Subgrade Preparation
Subgrade preparation is important to limit differential settlement of the wall and maintain global
stability. Disturbed, loose or soft soil conditions, as determined by HWA, should be removed
and replaced with “Structural Backfill” in accordance with Section 4.12.1 of this report or be
compacted to a firm and unyielding state as determined by HWA.
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All areas on which the wall will bear should be graded level perpendicular to the wall face and
compacted in accordance with Section 2-03.3(14)D of the WSDOT Standard Specifications
(WSDOT, 2018).
We recommend an HWA geotechnical engineer, or their representative, be present during
construction to verify the foundation of the wall requirements provided in this report are met.
We recommend the bottom of the retaining wall be placed on a 1-foot-thick leveling pad
consisting of crushed surfacing base course (CSBC) compacted to 95 percent of Modified
Proctor Maximum Dry Density, as determined by ASTM D 1557. This leveling pad should be
graded to establish the proper wall batter.
4.7.4 Retaining Wall Drainage
Proper wall construction and drainage is essential to prevent premature failure of the wall
system. We recommend installing a 6-inch-diameter perforated drain pipe behind the wall to
convey all collected water to a suitable outlet. The pipe should be bedded and backfilled with
Gravel Backfill for Drains, as specified in Section 9-03.12(4) of the WSDOT Standard
Specifications (WSDOT, 2018). The drain pipe should be sloped to drain and routed to an
appropriate discharge location.
4.8 CONVENTIONAL UTILITIES
4.8.1 Open-cut Excavations
We understand open-cut trenching will be used for all other utility improvements aside from
being considered for the sewer main crossing under the BNSF right-of-way. Trench excavations
for the pipelines can be accomplished with conventional excavation equipment such as backhoes
and trackhoes. Trench excavation should be made with a smooth-edge (toothless) bucket or a
bucket with a plate welded over the teeth to minimize disturbance to the pipe subgrade.
Although not reported on the exploration logs, there is a potential for oversize objects, such as
boulders or buried logs, to be encountered in the excavations. All open-cut excavations should
be completed in accordance with Section 4.12.3 of this report.
4.8.2 Trench Subgrade Preparation
Subgrade preparation and verification should be performed at the base of all excavations. This
work should be observed by the geotechnical consultant. Any soft or yielding materials
identified at the base of the excavation should be removed and replaced with trench backfill as
directed by the geotechnical consultant in the field. Any loose materials should be compacted
prior to placement of pipe bedding or foundation pad for manhole structures.
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4.8.3 Pipe Bedding
The soils at, or near, the bottom of the proposed sewer line and manhole excavations are
expected to consist of slightly silty to silty sand. We do not recommend pea gravel for use as
pipe bedding material or backfill. To provide suitable support and bedding, we recommend the
pipes be founded on suitable bedding material, such as Gravel Backfill for Pipe Zone Bedding
meeting the requirements of Section 9-03.12(3) of the Standard Specifications (WSDOT, 2018).
Pipe bedding should provide a firm uniform cradle for support of the pipes. A minimum 4-inch
thickness of bedding material beneath the pipe should be provided. Prior to installation of the
pipe, the pipe bedding should be shaped to fit the lower part of the pipe exterior with reasonable
closeness to provide uniform support along the pipe. Pipe bedding material should be used as
pipe zone backfill and placed in layers and tamped around the pipe to obtain complete contact.
To protect the pipe, bedding material should extend at least 12 inches above the top of the pipe.
4.9 LUMINAIRE AND SIGNAL POLE FOUNDATIONS
We understand the proposed improvements include installation of luminaire and signal poles along
the project alignment. Based on subsurface soil conditions encountered during our explorations,
non-standard foundation designs will be required for both luminaire and signal pole foundations.
Since a non-standard design is recommended, the estimated friction angle and the passive pressure
to assume when using the Brom’s method recommended in the Standard Specifications for
Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals (AASHTO, 2013) are
provided below in Table 5 & 6. Table 5 illustrates the design properties that should be utilized for
the proposed structural fill that will be used to regrade the project site. Given the soil variability
observed across the site, Table 6 illustrates the recommended design parameters, based on the soil
conditions encountered in each of our subsurface explorations. The recommended parameters
provided in Tables 5 and 6 should be used for non-standard foundation designs across the project
site. We recommend that the design of specific foundations be based on the parameters associated
with the nearest geotechnical boring to the subject foundation.
It should be noted that liquefiable soils exist at each proposed foundation location. The onset of
liquefaction will result in the reduction in the shear strength of the potentially liquefiable soils.
Therefore, additional parameters are proved at each boring location for the post liquefaction
condition. These parameters should be considered for the liquefaction condition.
Table 5
Recommended Design Parameters for Signal Pole
and Luminaire Foundations for Proposed Fill Soils
Soil Type
Ф
(deg) Kp
Moist
Unit
Weight
(pcf)
Buoyant
Unit
Weight
(pcf)
Factor of
Safety
Structural Fill 36 3.9 140 NA 3
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Table 6: Recommended Design Parameters for Signal Pole and Luminaire Foundations for Existing Soils
Boring Condition Soil Type Saturated Depth (ft) Ф (deg) Kp Moist Unit
Weight (pcf)
Buoyant Unit
Weight (pcf)
Factor of
Safety
BH-1 Static/Pseudo-Static
Fill Unsaturated 0’ - 7’ 36 3.9 125 NA 3
Alluvium Unsaturated 7’ - 12' 26 2.5 120 NA 3
Alluvium Saturated 12' - Bottom 28 2.8 110 47.6 3
Post LQ Alluvium Saturated 12' - Bottom 10 1.4 110 47.6 3
BH-2
Static/Pseudo-Static
Fill Unsaturated 0’ - 5’ 29 2.9 125 NA 3
Fill Saturated 5’ - 7' 36 3.8 125 62.6 3
Alluvium Saturated 7' - Bottom 27 2.6 110 47.6 3
Post LQ Fill/Alluvium Saturated 5' - Bottom 5 1.2 110 47.6 3
BH-3
Static/Pseudo-Static
Fill Unsaturated 0’ - 5’ 36 3.9 125 NA 3
Fill Saturated 5’ - 7' 35 3.7 120 62.6 3
Alluvium Saturated 7' - Bottom 31 3.1 135 72.6 3
Post LQ Alluvium Saturated 7' - Bottom 5 1.2 135 72.6 3
BH-4
Static/Pseudo-Static
Alluvium Unsaturated 0' - 5' 27 2.6 135 NA 3
Alluvium Saturated 5’ - 7 27 2.6 135 72.6 3
Alluvium Saturated 7 - Bottom 30 3.0 130 67.6 3
Post LQ Alluvium Saturated 5' - Bottom' 8 1.3 130 67.6 3
BH-5
Static/Pseudo-Static
Fill Unsaturated 0’ - 7’ 38 4.2 125 NA 3
Alluvium Unsaturated 7’ - 9' 32 3.3 120 NA 3
Alluvium Saturated 9' - Bottom 32 3.3 110 47.6 3
Post LQ Alluvium Saturated 9' - Bottom 10 1.4 110 47.6 3
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4.9.1 Luminaire and Signal Pole Construction Considerations
While not encountered in any of our explorations, the contractor should anticipate and make
allowance for potential obstructions during advancement of the shaft excavations. Obstructions
could be encountered in both the fill and the alluvial soil deposits.
The shaft excavations for the proposed luminaire and signal pole locations will extend through
loose and sometimes saturated fill and alluvial soils for the various proposed locations across the
project. The contractor should, therefore, be prepared to case the shaft excavations. Without
careful casing placement and soil excavation, the loose to medium dense fill and alluvial soils are
susceptible to caving resulting in detrimental loss of ground. Should this occur, it may be
necessary to recover ground loss through immediate backfilling of the caved areas with
controlled density fill (CDF), followed by re-drilling of the shaft(s) after the CDF has set
sufficiently.
Ground water was encountered in all the exploration borings. Therefore, ground water seepage
into shaft excavations is expected to occur throughout the project alignment. Where ground
water seepage is encountered and standing water is present at the base of the excavation,
concrete should be pumped to the base of the excavation rather than end-dumped from the
surface, to facilitate displacement of the standing water.
4.10 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
It is our understanding that onsite infiltration is a desirable means of stormwater management for
this site. However, the relatively shallow nature of the groundwater across the site, presence of
near surface fine grained soils and the potential for soils and groundwater contamination across
the site are such that the use of onsite infiltration is not recommended. WE recommend that
other means of stormwater management be implemented for this site.
4.11 PAVEMENT DESIGN
It is our understanding that pavement design for the project will be completed by Perteet.
Therefore, no pavement design evaluations or recommendations have been completed by HWA.
4.12 GENERAL EARTHWORK
4.12.1 Structural Fill
The site soils have a high fines content and are expected to be highly moisture sensitive.
Therefore, we do not recommend that the site soils be reused as structural fill for this project.
We recommend that structural fill for this project consist of imported clean, free-draining,
granular soils free from organic matter or other deleterious materials. The structural fill material
should be less than 4 inches in maximum particle dimension, with less than 7 percent fines
(portion passing the U. S. Standard No. 200 sieve), as specified for “Gravel Borrow” in Section
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9-03.14(1) of the WSDOT Standard Specifications (WSDOT, 2018). The fine-grained portion
of structural fill soils should be non-plastic.
Structural fill soils should be moisture conditioned and compacted to the requirements specified
in Section 2-03.3(14)C, Method C, of the WSDOT Standard Specifications (WSDOT, 2018);
except the standard of compaction achieved shall not be less than 95% of the Maximum Dry
Density (MDD) determined for the fill material by test method ASTM D1557 (Modified
Proctor). Subgrade compaction in road bed areas should conform to the requirements of Section
2-06.3(1) of the WSDOT Standard Specifications (WSDOT, 2018).
Achievement of proper density of a compacted fill depends on the size and type of compaction
equipment, the number of passes, thickness of the layer being compacted, and soil moisture-
density properties. In areas where limited space restricts the use of heavy equipment, smaller
equipment can be used, but the soil must be placed in thin enough layers to achieve the required
relative compaction. Generally, loosely compacted soils result from poor construction technique
and/or improper moisture content. Soils with high fines contents are particularly susceptible to
becoming too wet, and coarse-grained materials easily become too dry, for proper compaction.
4.12.2 Trench Backfill
Existing materials along the alignment are anticipated to consist of silty sand and silt. Where
these materials are encountered below the ground water table, they are likely to be too wet for
compaction; however, these materials may be suitable for re-use as trench backfill if they can be
properly moisture conditioned and placed within 3 percent of the optimum moisture content and
meet the required compaction standard of 95 percent of maximum dry density as determined by
ASTM D1557 (Modified Proctor).
If import materials are needed we recommend using clean, free-draining, granular such as Gravel
Borrow as specified in Section 9-03.14(1) of the Standard Specifications (WSDOT, 2018) or
Bank Run Gravel for Trench Backfill as specified in Section 9-03.19 of the Standard
Specifications (WSDOT, 2018). As with the native materials, import materials should be placed
within 3 percent of their optimum water content and compacted to 95 percent of their maximum
dry density as determined by ASTM D1557.
Trench backfill should be placed in lifts with a maximum uncompacted thickness of 8 to
12 inches (depending upon the nature of the fill material and the compaction equipment used)
and densely compacted in a systematic manner. The contractor should develop compaction
methods that consistently produce adequate compaction levels. All backfilling operations should
be monitored full-time by a qualified inspector and a sufficient number of in-place density tests
should be performed as the fill is placed to determine that the required compaction is being
achieved.
During placement of the initial lifts, the trench backfill material should not be bulldozed into the
excavation or dropped directly on the pipe. Furthermore, heavy vibratory equipment should not
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be permitted to operate directly over the pipe until a minimum of 2 feet of backfill has been
placed over the pipe bedding.
A significant cause of trench settlement is inadequate shoring practices and inadequate
compaction during shoring removal and backfilling. Special care must be taken to obtain good
compaction up to the edges of the excavation as the shoring is removed. Moreover, attention
must be paid to ensure good compaction around manholes.
4.12.3 Temporary Excavations
Excavations on site can be accomplished with conventional excavating equipment such as
backhoes and trackhoes. Because of the nature of the alluvial soils, the high ground water table,
potential for flowing sands, and the depths of excavation, some excavations may require advance
dewatering and shoring.
Maintenance of safe working conditions, including temporary excavation stability, is the
responsibility of the contractor. In accordance with Part N of WAC (Washington Administrative
Code) 296-155, latest revisions, all temporary cuts in excess of 4 feet in height should be sloped
or shored. The existing native soils generally consist of very loose to loose sands and silty sands.
These sand deposits, when de-watered, generally classify as Type C soil, per WAC 296-155,
and, if no trench box is used, should be sloped no steeper than 1½H:1V (Horizontal:Vertical).
Flatter side slopes will be required where ground water seepage is encountered.
Lateral support for the trench walls should be provided by the contractor to prevent loss of
ground and possible distress to nearby ditches or roads. General recommendations for design
and implementation of shoring and bracing systems are presented below.
• Trench boxes should provide suitable support for trench excavations in native sandy soils
provided the ground water level is lowered to at least 3 feet below the base of the
excavation and settlement sensitive structures or utilities are not situated near the
excavation.
• Where a trench box is used to support an excavation in the alluvial soils, one or both
sides of the trench are likely to cave against the box. The caving may extend out on
either or both sides of the trench for a distance approximately equal to the depth of the
trench. As a result, we recommend any excavations be positioned such that the nearest
side of the trench box is at a distance no less than the depth of the excavation plus 10 feet
from the nearest edge of the ditch.
4.12.4 Wet Weather Earthwork
General recommendations relative to earthwork performed in wet weather or in wet conditions
are presented below. These recommendations should be incorporated into the contract
specifications.
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• Earthwork should be performed in small areas to minimize exposure to wet weather.
Excavation of unsuitable and/or softened soil should be followed promptly by
placement and compaction of clean structural fill. The size and type of construction
equipment used may need to be limited to prevent soil disturbance. Under some
circumstances, it may be necessary to excavate soils with a backhoe to minimize
subgrade disturbance caused by equipment traffic.
• For wet weather conditions, the allowable fines content of the structural fill should be
reduced to no more than 5 percent by weight of the portion of the fill material passing
the ¾-inch sieve. The fines should be non-plastic. It should be noted this is an
additional restriction on the structural fill materials specified.
• The ground surface within the construction area should be graded to promote surface
water run-off and to prevent ponding.
• Within the construction area, the ground surface should be sealed on completion of
each shift by a smooth drum vibratory roller, or equivalent, and under no
circumstances should soil be left uncompacted and exposed to moisture infiltration.
• Bales of straw and/or geotextile silt fences should be strategically located to control
erosion and the movement of soil.
5. CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
We have prepared this report for the City of Renton and Perteet, Inc. for use in design of this
project. This report should be provided in its entirety to prospective contractors for bidding and
estimating purposes; however, the conclusions and interpretations presented in this report should
not be construed as our warranty of the subsurface conditions. Experience has shown that soil
and ground water conditions can vary significantly over small distances. Inconsistent conditions
can occur between explorations and may not be detected by a geotechnical study. If, during
future site operations, subsurface conditions are encountered which vary appreciably from those
described herein, HWA should be notified for review of the recommendations of this report, and
revision of such if necessary.
We recommend HWA be retained to review the plans and specifications to verify that our
recommendations have been interpreted and implemented as intended. Sufficient geotechnical
monitoring, testing, and consultation should be provided during construction to confirm the
conditions encountered are consistent with those indicated by the explorations, to provide
recommendations for design changes should conditions revealed during construction differ from
those anticipated, and to verify that the geotechnical aspects of construction comply with the
contract plans and specifications.
Within the limitations of scope, schedule and budget, HWA attempted to execute these services
in accordance with generally accepted professional principles and practices in the fields of
geotechnical engineering and engineering geology in the area at the time the report was prepared.
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No warranty, express or implied, is made. The scope of our work included environmental
assessments or evaluations regarding the presence or absence of hazardous substances in the soil
or ground water at this site. Our findings are presented in the Soil Characterization Report.
HWA does not practice or consult in the field of safety engineering. We do not direct the
contractor’s operations and cannot be responsible for the safety of personnel other than our own
on the site. As such, the safety of others is the responsibility of the contractor(s). The
contractor(s) should notify the owner if it is considered that any of the recommended actions
presented herein are unsafe.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide geotechnical services on this project. Should you have
any questions or comments, or if we may be of further service, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
HWA GEOSCIENCES INC.
Zakeyo Ngoma, P.E. Donald J. Huling, P.E.
Geotechnical Engineer Principal Geotechnical Engineer
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specifications for LRFD seismic bridge design. Washington, DC: American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials.
Booth, D.B., Cox, B.F., Troost, K.A. and Wisher, A.P. 2007. Geologic Map of King County. University
of Washington. Seattle, Washington. Scale 1:100,000.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe, 2011, Utility Accommodation Policy, Engineering Services, BNSF
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Devlin, J.F., 2015, HydrogeoSieveXL: an Excel-Based Tool to Estimate Hydraulic Conductivity From
Grain-Size Analysis, Hydrogeology Journal, DOI 10.1007/s10040- 015-1255-0.
Idriss, I.M, and Boulanger, RW, 2004, Semi-Empirical Procedures for Evaluating Liquefaction Potential
During Earthquakes, presented at the Joint 11th ISCDEE & 3rd ICEGE, January, 2004.
Idriss, I.M. and Boulanger, R.W., 2007, SPT- and CPT-Based Relationships for the Residual Shear
Strength of Liquefied Soils, Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, 4th International Conference
on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, K. D. Pitilakis, ed., Springer, The Netherlands, 1-22.
Idriss, I.M. and Boulanger, R.W., 2008, Soil Liquefaction During Earthquakes, Earthquake Engineering
Research Institute, Oakland, California, MNO-12.
Idriss, I.M., and Boulanger, R.W., 2006, “Semi-empirical procedures for evaluating liquefaction potential
during earthquakes”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 11th International Conference
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27th USSD Annual Meeting and Conference, Modernization and Optimization of Existing Dams
and Reservoirs.
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during earthquakes, Soils and Foundations 32(1), 173–188.
Kramer, S.L., 2008, Evaluation of Liquefaction Hazards in Washington State, Washington State
Department of Transportation, Report WA-RD.
Olson, S.M. and Stark, T.D., 2002. Liquefied Strength Ratio from Liquefied Flow Failure Case Histories,
Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 39, June, PP629-647.3
Powers, J. Patrick, 1992. Construction Dewatering, New Methods and Applications, John Wiley & Sons,
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Seed, H.B. and Idriss, I.M., 1971, Simplified Procedure for Evaluating Soil Liquefaction Potential.
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Undrained Residual Strength. In: Duncan, J.M., Ed., Proceedings of the H.B. Seed Memorial
Symposium, Vol. 2, BiTech Publishers, Richmond, 351-376.
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Tokimatsu, K., and H.B. Seed, 1987, Evaluation of Settlements in Sands Due to Earthquake Shaking,
Journal of Geotechnical Engineering Volume 113, Issue 8.
Vukovic, M., Soro, A., 1992, Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity of Porous Media From Grain-Size
Composition. Miladinov, D., translator, Water Resources Publications, Littleton, Colorado, USA.
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WSDOT, 2018, BridgeLink, Version 1.1.8, Computer Software.
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A-A'
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INFERRED GEOLOGIC
CONTACT
EXPLORATION DESIGNATION
BOTTOM OF EXPLORATION
WATER LEVEL IN WELL
AND DATE
BLOW COUNT "N-VALUE "BH-3LEGEND ELEVATIONSOILS LEGEND
ALLUVIUM
FILL
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The subsurface conditions shown are based on widely spaced borings and should be considered approximate.
Furthermore the contact lines shown between units are interpretive in nature and may vary laterally or vertically over
relatively short distances on site.
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BNSF R/W
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7Ground Water Level Below Ground Surface(ft)Date and Time
BH-4 Ground Water Elevation
BH-4 WATER LEVEL DATA
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8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8Ground Water Level Below Ground Surface(ft)Date and Time
BH-5 Ground Water Elevation
BH-5 WATER LEVEL DATA
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• Settlements are presented in inches and distances are in
feet.
• Settlement analysis was performed assuming fill heights
acquired by comparing the existing topographic profiles
to the proposed fill grades provided by Perteet.
• Conventional fill material was assumed for this analysis
(unit weight of 140 pcf).
Settlements Observed along the
railway tracks.
Settlements observed along roadway
alignment.
Maximum Settlement of 8.67 inches.
Proposed Grade
Light Weight Cellular Concrete
Type II
Structural Fill
1.5
1
No Excavation Permitted by BNSF
Zone C
Shoring
Zone A
Shoring
Zone B
Shoring
Zone C
ShoringZone A
Shoring
Zone B
Shoring
Light Weight Cellular Concrete
Type II
Structural Fill
2
1
1.5
1
Existing Railway
~3.4 Feet
7 Feet 6 Inches 30 Feet
12 Feet 6 Inches
12 Feet
12 Feet 6 Inches
Excavation Permitted by BNSF
7 Feet 6 Inches
~3.4 Feet
Offset required of Cellular Concrete
12 Feet
Excavation Permitted by BNSF
~1.8 Feet
Existing Grade
~5.0 Feet
~3.8 Feet
~2.0 Feet ~2.0 Feet
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• Settlements are presented in inches and distances are in
feet.
• Settlement analysis was performed assuming fill heights
acquired by comparing the existing topographic profiles
to the proposed fill grades provided by Perteet.
• Conventional fill material was assumed for this analysis
(unit weight of 140 pcf).
Distances from railway tracks to
placement of traditional fill at the base
(30 feet) and the top (37 feet) of the
fill.
Settlements observed along the
railway tracks.
Settlements observed along roadway
alignment.
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2.Design pressures are in units of psf; distances units of feet.
3.Surcharge load should be adjusted based on the anticipated traffic surcharge. Additional surcharge loads
including construction equipment should be included, where appropriate.
4.Embedment (D) should be determined by summation of moments below base of the excavation and to cut
off underground seepage to provide a stable bottom.
5.The upper two feet beneath the excavation subgrade should be ignored for the purpose of passive pressure
resistance (DF).
6.A factor of safety has not been applied to the recommended passive earth pressure values.
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SHEET PILE WALL
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BH-4 Pump Test
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BH-5 Pump Test
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Start pumping
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APPENDIX A
HWA EXPLORATION LOGS
HWA EXPLORATIONS
HWA GeoSciences Inc. (HWA) conducted five (5) geotechnical borings in support of the design
of the proposed Park Avenue North Extension Project in Renton, Washington. The five (5)
borings were conducted on The Boeing Company and Puget Sound Energy properties. Three of
these borings (BH-1 through BH-3) were advanced by Geologic Drill Partners, Inc. of Bellevue,
Washington on December 20, 2018. BH-4 and BH-5 were advanced by Holocene Drilling, Inc.
of Puyallup, Washington on December 21, 2018 and January 4, 2019. Geologic Drill Partners,
Inc. used a limited access Mini Bobcat Drill Rig equipped for hollow stem auger drilling and a
cathead hammer to advance the three borings. Holocene Drilling, Inc. used a Diedrich D-120
truck-mounted drill rig equipped for hollow stem auger and mud rotary drilling with an
automatic hammer to advance the two borings.
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) sampling was performed using a 2-inch outside diameter split-
spoon sampler driven by a 140-pound manual rope and cathead hammer. During the SPT,
samples were obtained by driving the sampler 18 inches into the soil with the hammer
free-falling 30 inches. The numbers of blows required for each 6 inches of penetration were
recorded. The Standard Penetration Resistance (“N-value”) of the soil is calculated as the
number of blows required for the final 12 inches of penetration. This resistance, or N-value,
provides an indication of relative density of granular soils and the relative consistency of
cohesive soils; both indicators of soil strength and foundation bearing capacity.
The locations of the boreholes were determined approximately in the field by pacing and taping
distances from existing site features and are shown on the Site and Exploration Plan, Figure 2.
A geotechnical engineer from HWA logged each exploration and recorded all pertinent
information. Soil samples obtained from the boreholes were classified in the field and
representative portions were sealed in plastic bags. These soil samples were then returned to our
Bothell, Washington, laboratory for further examination and testing. Pertinent information
including soil sample depths, stratigraphy, soil engineering characteristics, and ground water
occurrence was recorded. The stratigraphic contacts shown on the individual exploration logs
represent the approximate boundaries between soil types; actual transitions may be more gradual.
The soil and ground water conditions depicted are only for the specific date and locations
reported and, therefore, are not necessarily representative of other locations and times. A legend
of the terms and symbols used on the exploration logs is presented in Figure A-1. Summary logs
of the borehole explorations are presented in Figures A-2 through A-6.
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SYMBOLS USED ON
EXPLORATION LOGS
LEGEND OF TERMS AND
Clean Gravel
(little or no fines)
More than
50% of Coarse
Fraction Retained
on No. 4 Sieve
Gravel with
SM
SC
ML
MH
CH
OH
RELATIVE DENSITY OR CONSISTENCY VERSUS SPT N-VALUE
Very Loose
Loose
Medium Dense
Very Dense
Dense
N (blows/ft)
0 to 4
4 to 10
10 to 30
30 to 50
over 50
Approximate
Relative Density(%)
0 -15
15 -35
35 -65
65 -85
85 -100
COHESIVE SOILS
Consistency
Very Soft
Soft
Medium Stiff
Stiff
Very Stiff
Hard
N (blows/ft)
0 to 2
2 to 4
4 to 8
8 to 15
15 to 30
over 30
Approximate
Undrained Shear
Strength (psf)
<250
250 -
No. 4 Sieve
Sand with
Fines (appreciable
amount of fines)
amount of fines)
More than
50% Retained
on No.
200 Sieve
Size
Sand and
Sandy Soils
Clean Sand
(little or no fines)
50% or More
of Coarse
Fraction Passing
Fine
Grained
Soils
Silt
and
Clay
Liquid Limit
Less than 50%
50% or More
Passing
No. 200 Sieve
Size
Silt
and
Clay
Liquid Limit
50% or More
500
500 -1000
1000 -2000
2000 -4000
>4000
DensityDensity
USCS SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Coarse
Grained
Soils
Gravel and
Gravelly Soils
Highly Organic Soils
GROUP DESCRIPTIONS
Well-graded GRAVEL
Poorly-graded GRAVEL
Silty GRAVEL
Clayey GRAVEL
Well-graded SAND
Poorly-graded SAND
Silty SAND
Clayey SAND
SILT
Lean CLAY
Organic SILT/Organic CLAY
Elastic SILT
Fat CLAY
Organic SILT/Organic CLAY
PEAT
MAJOR DIVISIONS
GW
SP
CL
OL
PT
GP
GM
GC
SW
COHESIONLESS SOILS
Fines (appreciable
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Coarse sand
Medium sand
SIZE RANGE
Larger than 12 in
Smaller than No. 200 (0.074mm)
Gravel
time of drilling)
Groundwater Level (measured in well or
AL
CBR
CN
Atterberg Limits:
LL = Liquid Limit
California Bearing Ratio
Consolidation
Resilient Modulus
Photoionization Device Reading
Pocket Penetrometer
Specific Gravity
Triaxial Compression
Torvane
3 in to 12 in
3 in to No 4 (4.5mm)
No. 4 (4.5 mm) to No. 200 (0.074 mm)
COMPONENT
DRY Absence of moisture, dusty,
dry to the touch.
MOIST Damp but no visible water.
WET Visible free water, usually
soil is below water table.
Boulders
Cobbles
Coarse gravel
Fine gravel
Sand
MOISTURE CONTENT
COMPONENT PROPORTIONS
Fine sand
Silt and Clay
5 - 12%
PROPORTION RANGE DESCRIPTIVE TERMS
Clean
Slightly (Clayey, Silty, Sandy)
30 - 50%
Components are arranged in order of increasing quantities.
Very (Clayey, Silty, Sandy, Gravelly)
12 - 30%Clayey, Silty, Sandy, Gravelly
open hole after water level stabilized)
Groundwater Level (measured at
3 in to 3/4 in
3/4 in to No 4 (4.5mm)
No. 4 (4.5 mm) to No. 10 (2.0 mm)
No. 10 (2.0 mm) to No. 40 (0.42 mm)
No. 40 (0.42 mm) to No. 200 (0.074 mm)
PL = Plastic Limit
DD
DS
GS
K
MD
MR
PID
PP
SG
TC
TV
Dry Density (pcf)
Direct Shear
Grain Size Distribution
Permeability
Approx. Shear Strength (tsf)
Percent Fines%F
Moisture/Density Relationship (Proctor)
Approx. Compressive Strength (tsf)
Unconfined CompressionUC
(140 lb. hammer with 30 in. drop)
Shelby Tube
Small Bag Sample
Large Bag (Bulk) Sample
Core Run
Non-standard Penetration Test
2.0" OD Split Spoon (SPT)
NOTES: Soil classifications presented on exploration logs are based on visual and laboratory observation.
Density/consistency, color, modifier (if any) GROUP NAME, additions to group name (if any), moisture
content. Proportion, gradation, and angularity of constituents, additional comments.
(GEOLOGIC INTERPRETATION)
Please refer to the discussion in the report text as well as the exploration logs for a more
complete description of subsurface conditions.
Soil descriptions are presented in the following general order:
< 5%
3-1/4" OD Split Spoon with Brass Rings
(3.0" OD split spoon)
TEST SYMBOLS
SAMPLE TYPE SYMBOLS
GROUNDWATER SYMBOLS
COMPONENT DEFINITIONS
GS
GS
AL
GS
AL
GS
GS
GS
GS
S-1
S-2
S-3
S-4
S-5
NR
S-6a
S-6b
S-7
S-8
S-9
Dark olive-brown, silty SAND, moist. Rootlets.
(TOPSOIL)
Medium dense, rust-mottled, olive-gray, gravelly, silty SAND,
moist.
(FILL)
Becomes dark gray.
Very soft, dark grayish-brown, sandy SILT, moist. 2 inch layer
of decomposed wood at approximately 8.5 feet.
(ALLUVIUM)
Driller added bentonite slurry to boring.
Becomes olive-brown.
Soft, dark olive-brown, slightly sandy SILT, moist. Low
Plasticity. 2 inch layer of decomposed wood at 13 feet.
No recovery.
Very stiff, brown, organic SILT, wet. High plasticity.
Medium dense, dark gray, very silty SAND, wet. Minor
organics.
Becomes slightly silty. 1 inch layer of decomposed wood at 21
feet.
Medium stiff, dark gray, very sandy SILT, wet. Non-plastic.
Medium dense, olive-brown, slightly silty SAND, wet.
Driller reports 2 feet of heave.
Borehole terminated 31.5 feet below ground surface (bgs).
Ground water seepage encountered at approximately 12 feet
bgs during drilling.
Borehole abandoned with 3/8 inch bentonite chips.
4-7-9
6-5-13
1-1-1
1-1-0
2-2-1
1-1-2
3-9-10
9-13-15
2-2-2
6-12-15
SM
SM
ML
ML
OH
SM
ML
SW
SM
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PAGE: 1 of 1(blows/6 inches)GROUNDWATERPEN. RESISTANCELiquid LimitSYMBOL010203040 50
0 20 40 60 80 100SAMPLE TYPESAMPLE NUMBERNatural Water ContentUSCS SOIL CLASSWater Content (%)
NOTE: This log of subsurface conditions applies only at the specified location and on the date indicated
DESCRIPTION OTHER TESTSPlastic Limit
BORING:
and therefore may not necessarily be indicative of other times and/or locations.
(140 lb. weight, 30" drop)
Blows per foot
A-2
Standard Penetration Test
DATE COMPLETED: 12/20/2018
DRILLING COMPANY: Geologic Drill Partners, Inc.
DRILLING METHOD: Mini Bobcat Drill Rig, 2.25" ID HSA
LOCATION: See Figure 2
DATE STARTED: 12/20/2018
SAMPLING METHOD: SPT w/ Cathead LOGGED BY: Z. Ngoma
>>>>165
SURFACE ELEVATION: 28.0 feet
GS
AL
GS
GS
GS
AL
GS
S-1
S-2
S-3
S-4
S-5
S-6
S-7
S-8
S-9
S-10
Dark olive-brown, silty SAND, moist. Rootlets.
(TOPSOIL)
Loose, rust-mottled, olive-gray, gravelly, silty SAND, moist.
(FILL)
Medium dense, rust-mottled, olive-gray, gravelly, silty SAND,
wet.
Soft, olive-gray, SILT, moist. Minor organics. Low plasticity.
(ALLUVIUM)
Becomes dark grayish-brown. Abundant organics.
Soft, olive-brown, sandy SILT, moist. Abundant organics. Low
plasticity.
Becomes dark grayish-brown. Increasing sand content.
Added bentonite slurry to boring.
Stiff, olive-gray, very sandy SILT, moist. Decomposed wood
fragment at 18.5 feet.
Medium dense, dark gray, silty SAND, wet.
Medium stiff, dark gray, SILT, wet. Minor organics. Low
plasticity.
Medium dense, dark gray, slightly silty SAND, wet.
Borehole terminated 31.5 feet below ground surface (bgs).
Ground water seepage encountered at approximately 5 feet
bgs during drilling.
Borehole abandoned with 3/8 inch bentonite chips.
3-2-3
8-8-8
2-1-2
1-1-1
2-2-2
1-2-1
1-3-8
7-8-7
2-3-4
1-2-6
SM
ML
ML
SM
ML
SP
SM
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PAGE: 1 of 1(blows/6 inches)GROUNDWATERPEN. RESISTANCELiquid LimitSYMBOL010203040 50
0 20 40 60 80 100SAMPLE TYPESAMPLE NUMBERNatural Water ContentUSCS SOIL CLASSWater Content (%)
NOTE: This log of subsurface conditions applies only at the specified location and on the date indicated
DESCRIPTION OTHER TESTSPlastic Limit
BORING:
and therefore may not necessarily be indicative of other times and/or locations.
(140 lb. weight, 30" drop)
Blows per foot
A-3
Standard Penetration Test
DATE COMPLETED: 12/20/2018
DRILLING COMPANY: Geologic Drill Partners, Inc.
DRILLING METHOD: Mini Bobcat Drill Rig, 2.25" ID HSA
LOCATION: See Figure 2
DATE STARTED: 12/20/2018
SAMPLING METHOD: SPT w/ Cathead LOGGED BY: Z. Ngoma
SURFACE ELEVATION: 28.0 feet
GS
GS
HYD
GS
GS
GS
HYD
GS
GS
GS
GS
GS
HYD
S-1
S-2
S-3
S-4
S-5
S-6
S-7
S-8
S-9
S-10
S-11a
S-11b
Medium dense, dark yellowish-brown, gravelly, slightly silty
SAND, moist.
(FILL)
Medium dense, rust-mottled, olive-gray, gravelly, silty SAND,
moist.
Becomes gray, wet.
Very loose, dark olive-brown, gravelly, silty SAND, moist.
Abundant organics.
(ALLUVIUM)
Becomes wet. Minor organics.
Loose, dark gray, SAND, wet.
Added bentonite slurry to boring.
Loose, dark gray-brown, silty SAND, wet. Minor organics.
With a 4 inch silt lens at 16 feet.
Loose, dark gray-brown, very gravelly SAND, wet.
Becomes dark olive-brown.
Loose, rust-mottled, olive-gray, gravelly, very silty SAND, wet.
Medium stiff, dark gray-brown, very sandy SILT, wet.
Loose, dark gray, silty SAND, wet.
Borehole terminated 31.5 feet below ground surface (bgs).
Ground water seepage encountered at approximately 5 feet
bgs during drilling.
Borehole abandoned with 3/8 inch bentonite chips.
28-12-15
10-13-13
7-7-11
1-1-2
1-1-1
3-2-2
1-1-6
3-3-5
1-3-5
4-4-2
2-3-4
SP
SM
SM
SM
SP
SM
SP
SM
ML
SM
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0 20 40 60 80 100SAMPLE TYPESAMPLE NUMBERNatural Water ContentUSCS SOIL CLASSWater Content (%)
NOTE: This log of subsurface conditions applies only at the specified location and on the date indicated
DESCRIPTION OTHER TESTSPlastic Limit
BORING:
and therefore may not necessarily be indicative of other times and/or locations.
(140 lb. weight, 30" drop)
Blows per foot
A-4
Standard Penetration Test
DATE COMPLETED: 12/20/2018
DRILLING COMPANY: Geologic Drill Partners, Inc.
DRILLING METHOD: Mini Bobcat Drill Rig, 2.25" ID HSA
LOCATION: See Figure 2
DATE STARTED: 12/20/2018
SAMPLING METHOD: SPT w/ Cathead LOGGED BY: Z. Ngoma
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SURFACE ELEVATION: 28.0 feet
AL
GS
GS
GS
GS
HYD
GS
GS
GS
S-1
S-2
S-3
S-4
S-5
S-6
S-7
S-8
S-9
S-10
Soft, rust-mottled olive-gray, very sandy SILT, moist. Low
plasticity.
(ALLUVIUM)
Becomes dark yellow-brown. Non-plastic.
Very loose, rust-mottled, yellow-brown, very silty SAND, wet.
Grades to dark gray.
Becomes loose, dark gray.
Becomes slightly gravelly.
Becomes medium dense.
Very loose, dark gray, slightly gravelly, slightly silty SAND,
wet. Piece of decomposed wood in tip of sampler.
Driller reports encountering decomposed wood from 20 feet to
23 feet.
Medium dense, dark gray, silty SAND, wet.
Driller reports drilling action at 27 feet.
Medium dense dark gray, very gravelly, slightly silty SAND,
wet. Driller reports drilling action ends at 32 feet.
1-1-2
1-2-2
1-1-1
2-3-5
2-3-4
2-2-2
7-6-5
1-1-1
6-4-4
12-9-9
ML
SM
SP
SM
SM
SP
SM
SM
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PAGE: 1 of 2(blows/6 inches)GROUNDWATERPEN. RESISTANCELiquid LimitSYMBOL010203040 50
0 20 40 60 80 100SAMPLE TYPESAMPLE NUMBERNatural Water ContentUSCS SOIL CLASSWater Content (%)
NOTE: This log of subsurface conditions applies only at the specified location and on the date indicated
DESCRIPTION OTHER TESTSPlastic Limit
BORING:
and therefore may not necessarily be indicative of other times and/or locations.
(140 lb. weight, 30" drop)
Blows per foot
A-5
Standard Penetration Test
DATE COMPLETED: 1/4/2019
DRILLING COMPANY: Geologic Drill Partners, Inc.
DRILLING METHOD: Diedrich D-120 Truck Rig, 4.25" ID HSA
LOCATION: See Figure 2
DATE STARTED: 1/4/2019
SAMPLING METHOD: SPT w/ Autohammer LOGGED BY: Z. Ngoma
SURFACE ELEVATION: 27.0 feet
GS
HYD
AL
GS
GS
HYD
GS
HYD
GS
S-11
S-12
S-13
S-14
S-15
S-15
Medium dense, dark gray, silty SAND, wet.
Very soft, olive-brown, organic SILT, moist. High plasticity.
Drove Shelby Tube at 50 feet and it was advanced 13 inches.
Medium Dense, gray, silty SAND, moist.
Driller reports gravelly drilling action at 51 feet.
Becomes dark gray. Minor organics.
Very stiff, dark olive-brown, sandy organic SILT, moist. High
plasticity.
Borehole terminated 61.5 feet below ground surface (bgs).
Ground water seepage encountered at approximately 5 feet
bgs during drilling.
Borehole completed as a 2-inch PVC well (DOE # BKC 472).
8-10-12
0-0-0
1-1-1
13-11-13
11-10-14
OH
SM
OH
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-35
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PAGE: 2 of 2(blows/6 inches)GROUNDWATERPEN. RESISTANCELiquid LimitSYMBOL010203040 50
0 20 40 60 80 100SAMPLE TYPESAMPLE NUMBERNatural Water ContentUSCS SOIL CLASSWater Content (%)
NOTE: This log of subsurface conditions applies only at the specified location and on the date indicated
DESCRIPTION OTHER TESTSPlastic Limit
BORING:
and therefore may not necessarily be indicative of other times and/or locations.
(140 lb. weight, 30" drop)
Blows per foot
A-5
Standard Penetration Test
DATE COMPLETED: 1/4/2019
DRILLING COMPANY: Geologic Drill Partners, Inc.
DRILLING METHOD: Diedrich D-120 Truck Rig, 4.25" ID HSA
LOCATION: See Figure 2
DATE STARTED: 1/4/2019
SAMPLING METHOD: SPT w/ Autohammer LOGGED BY: Z. Ngoma
>>128
SURFACE ELEVATION: 27.0 feet
GS
GS
GS
GS
HYD
GS
GS
HYD
GS
S-1
S-2
S-3
S-4
S-5
S-6
S-7
S-8
S-9
S-10
S-11
Dense, olive-brown, gravelly, silty SAND, moist.
(FILL)
Becomes medium dense.
Becomes dark gray-brown.
Medium dense, olive-brown, silty SAND, moist.
(ALLUVIUM)
Becomes loose. Abundant organics.
Stiff, dark gray, very sandy SILT, moist. Minor organics.
Loose, dark gray, slightly gravelly, slightly silty SAND, wet.
Medium dense, dark gray, SAND, wet.
Becomes loose.
Driller reports 8 inches of heave.
Medium dense, dark gray, slightly silty SAND, wet.
Driller reports 1 foot of heave.
8-14-22
10-11-12
7-8-9
4-5-5
2-3-5
3-3-6
1-1-5
7-9-10
5-5-7
2-2-6
7-7-8
SM
SM
ML
SP
SM
SP
SW
SM
SP
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PAGE: 1 of 2(blows/6 inches)GROUNDWATERPEN. RESISTANCELiquid LimitSYMBOL010203040 50
0 20 40 60 80 100SAMPLE TYPESAMPLE NUMBERNatural Water ContentUSCS SOIL CLASSWater Content (%)
NOTE: This log of subsurface conditions applies only at the specified location and on the date indicated
DESCRIPTION OTHER TESTSPlastic Limit
BORING:
and therefore may not necessarily be indicative of other times and/or locations.
(140 lb. weight, 30" drop)
Blows per foot
A-6
Standard Penetration Test
DATE COMPLETED: 12/21/2018
DRILLING COMPANY: Geologic Drill Partners, Inc.
DRILLING METHOD: Diedrich D-120 Truck Rig, 4.25" ID HSA
LOCATION: See Figure 2
DATE STARTED: 12/21/2018
SAMPLING METHOD: SPT w/ Autohammer LOGGED BY: Z. Ngoma
SURFACE ELEVATION: 28.0 feet
GS
GS
HYD
GS
GS
HYD
GS
GS
S-12
S-13
S-14
S-15
S-16
S-17
Medium dense, dark gray, slightly gravelly, slightly silty SAND,
wet.
Driller reports 6 inches of heave.
Hard, dark gray, slightly gravelly, very sandy SILT, moist.
Minor organics. Blow counts may be exaggerated possibly
due to obstruction (e.g., piece of wood).
Medium dense, olive-brown, very silty SAND, moist. Minor
organics.
Very stiff, dark brown, sandy SILT, moist. Minor organics.
Medium dense, dark gray, silty SAND, wet.
Becomes rust-mottled, dark gray, very sandy. Minor organics.
Borehole terminated at 61.5 feet below ground surface (bgs).
Ground water seepage encountered at approximately 8 feet
bgs during drilling.
Borehole completed as a 2-inch PVC well (DOE # BLI 700).
Ground water level measured at 9 feet bgs on 12/27/18.
7-9-14
6-18-38
3-4-9
4-6-10
12-14-15
9-9-16
SM
ML
SM
ML
SM
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0 20 40 60 80 100SAMPLE TYPESAMPLE NUMBERNatural Water ContentUSCS SOIL CLASSWater Content (%)
NOTE: This log of subsurface conditions applies only at the specified location and on the date indicated
DESCRIPTION OTHER TESTSPlastic Limit
BORING:
and therefore may not necessarily be indicative of other times and/or locations.
(140 lb. weight, 30" drop)
Blows per foot
A-6
Standard Penetration Test
DATE COMPLETED: 12/21/2018
DRILLING COMPANY: Geologic Drill Partners, Inc.
DRILLING METHOD: Diedrich D-120 Truck Rig, 4.25" ID HSA
LOCATION: See Figure 2
DATE STARTED: 12/21/2018
SAMPLING METHOD: SPT w/ Autohammer LOGGED BY: Z. Ngoma
>>
SURFACE ELEVATION: 28.0 feet
APPENDIX B
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
Representative soil samples obtained from the explorations were placed in plastic bags to prevent
loss of moisture and transported to our Bothell, Washington, laboratory for further examination
and testing. Laboratory tests were conducted on selected soil samples to characterize relevant
engineering and index properties of the site soils. The laboratory testing program was performed
in general accordance with appropriate ASTM Standards, as outlined below.
MOISTURE CONTENT OF SOIL: The moisture content of selected soil samples (percent by dry
mass) was determined in general accordance with ASTM D 2216. The results are shown at the
sampled intervals on the appropriate summary logs in Appendix A.
PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS OF SOILS: Selected granular samples were tested to determine the
particle size distribution of material in accordance with ASTM D 422 (wash sieve or wash sieve
and hydrometer methods). The results are summarized on the attached Particle-Size Distribution
reports (Figures B-1 through B-16, Appendix B), which also provide information regarding the
classification of the samples and the moisture content at the time of testing.
LIQUID LIMIT, PLASTIC LIMIT, AND PLASTICITY INDEX OF SOILS (ATTERBERG LIMITS):
Selected sample was tested using method ASTM D 4318, multi-point method. The results are
reported on the attached Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index reports found in Figure
B-6.
BH-1,S-1 2.5 4.0 11.2 SM Olive-brown, silty SAND with gravel
BH-1,S-2 5.0 6.5 10.8 25.8 51.3 23.0 SM Dark gray, silty SAND with gravel
BH-1,S-3 7.5 9.0 57.1 0.4 16.4 83.1 ML Dark grayish-brown, SILT with sand and organics
BH-1,S-4 10.0 11.5 41.9 41 27 14 ML Olive-brown, SILT
BH-1,S-5 12.5 14.0 60.5 0.1 9.0 90.9 ML Dark olive-brown, SILT with organics
BH-1,S-6a 17.5 18.3 165.4 217 163 54 OH Brown, organic SILT
BH-1,S-6b 18.3 19.0 28.6 0.1 63.5 36.4 SM Dark gray, silty SAND
BH-1,S-7 20.0 21.5 29.4 0.8 87.2 12.1 SM Dark gray, silty SAND
BH-1,S-8 25.0 26.5 33.7 41.8 58.2 ML Dark gray, sandy SILT
BH-1,S-9 30.0 31.5 24.0 0.7 88.4 10.9 SW-SM Olive-brown, well-graded SAND with silt
BH-2,S-1 2.5 4.0 12.1 23.7 51.8 24.5 SM Light olive-brown, silty SAND with gravel
BH-2,S-2 5.0 6.5 10.9 SM Light olive-brown, silty SAND with gravel
BH-2,S-3 7.5 9.0 40.2 34 26 8 ML Olive-gray, SILT
BH-2,S-4 10.0 11.5 58.6 2.9 20.1 77.0 ML Dark grayish-brown, SILT with sand and organics
BH-2,S-5 12.5 14.0 52.2 ML Olive-brown, sandy SILT
BH-2,S-6 15.0 16.5 45.7 43.7 56.3 ML Dark grayish-brown, sandy SILT
BH-2,S-7 17.5 19.0 75.4 ML Light olive-brown, sandy SILT
BH-2,S-8 20.0 21.5 28.5 86.9 13.1 SM Dark gray, silty SAND
BH-2,S-9 25.0 26.5 45.4 27 23 4 ML Dark gray, SILT
BH-2,S-10 30.0 31.5 31.0 90.1 9.9 SP-SM Dark gray, poorly graded SAND with silt(feet)TOP DEPTHSAMPLE DESCRIPTION
Notes:ASTM SOILMOISTURECONTENT (%)ORGANIC% FINESSPECIFIC GRAVITYEXPLORATIONDESIGNATION1. This table summarizes information presented elsewhere in the report and should be used in conjunction with the report test, other graphs and tables, and the exploration logs.
2. The soil classifications in this table are based on ASTM D2487 and D2488 as applicable.
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
B-1
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BOTTOM DEPTHCONTENT (%)% SAND% GRAVELPIPLLL CLASSIFICATION(feet)2017-147-21PROJECT NO.:
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BH-3,S-1 0.0 1.5 12.5 29.1 60.7 10.3 SP-SM Dark yellowish-brown, poorly graded SAND with silt and
gravel
BH-3,S-2 2.5 4.0 13.9 SM Light olive-brown, silty SAND
BH-3,S-3 5.0 6.5 11.9 21.7 52.7 25.6 SM Gray, silty SAND with gravel
BH-3,S-4 7.5 9.0 122.4 28.8 49.1 22.1 SM Dark olive-brown, silty SAND with gravel and organics
BH-3,S-5 10.0 11.5 50.2 0.6 80.9 18.5 SM Dark olive-brown, silty SAND with organics
BH-3,S-6 12.5 14.0 23.6 97.0 3.0 SP Dark gray, poorly graded SAND
BH-3,S-7 15.0 16.5 39.0 0.6 70.8 28.6 SM Dark grayish-brown, silty SAND with organics
BH-3,S-8 17.5 19.0 12.9 37.3 60.5 2.1 SP Dark grayish-brown, poorly graded SAND with gravel
BH-3,S-9 20.0 21.5 21.9 SP Olive-brown, poorly graded SAND with gravel
BH-3,S-10 25.0 26.5 40.9 16.1 42.1 41.7 SM Olive-brown, silty SAND with gravel
BH-3,S-11a 30.0 30.5 34.8 43.7 56.3 ML Dark grayish-brown, sandy SILT
BH-3,S-11b 30.5 31.5 28.5 0.7 80.0 19.3 SM Dark gray, silty SAND
BH-4,S-1 2.5 4.0 45.0 38 29 9 ML Grayish-brown, SILT
BH-4,S-2 5.0 6.5 42.3 1.6 39.0 59.4 ML Dark yellowish-brown, sandy SILT
BH-4,S-3 7.5 9.0 41.9 62.8 37.2 SM Very dark grayish-brown, silty SAND
BH-4,S-4 10.0 11.5 34.7 75.6 24.4 SM Dark gray, silty SAND
BH-4,S-5 12.5 14.0 37.6 SM Dark grayish-brown, silty SAND
BH-4,S-6 15.0 16.5 29.7 7.6 68.5 24.0 SM Dark gray, silty SAND
BH-4,S-7 17.5 19.0 34.7 SM Very dark grayish-brown, silty SAND(feet)TOP DEPTHSAMPLE DESCRIPTION
Notes:ASTM SOILMOISTURECONTENT (%)ORGANIC% FINESSPECIFIC GRAVITYEXPLORATIONDESIGNATION1. This table summarizes information presented elsewhere in the report and should be used in conjunction with the report test, other graphs and tables, and the exploration logs.
2. The soil classifications in this table are based on ASTM D2487 and D2488 as applicable.
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
B-2
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SUMMARY OF
LIMITS (%)
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BOTTOM DEPTHCONTENT (%)% SAND% GRAVELPIPLLL CLASSIFICATION(feet)2017-147-21PROJECT NO.:
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
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BH-4,S-8 20.0 21.5 35.6 9.6 78.8 11.7 SP-SM Dark gray, poorly graded SAND with silt
BH-4,S-9 25.0 26.5 30.0 1.1 72.7 26.2 SM Dark gray, silty SAND
BH-4,S-10 30.0 31.5 14.6 41.9 52.2 6.0 SP-SM Dark gray, poorly graded SAND with silt and gravel
BH-4,S-11 35.0 36.5 28.7 5.0 73.3 21.7 SM Dark gray, silty SAND
BH-4,S-12 40.0 41.5 127.6 134 87 47 OH Olive-brown, organic SILT
BH-4,S-13 45.0 46.5 77.6 11.4 88.6 OH Olive-brown, organic SILT
BH-4,S-14 50.0 51.1 22.1 86.9 13.1 SM Gray, silty SAND
BH-4,S-15 55.0 56.5 26.5 3.3 81.1 15.6 SM Dark gray, silty SAND
BH-4,S-15 60.0 61.5 83.9 1.7 22.6 75.7 OH Very dark grayish-brown, organic SILT
BH-5,S-1 0.0 1.5 11.1 17.6 64.1 18.3 SM Olive-brown, silty SAND with gravel
BH-5,S-2 2.5 4.0 8.9 SM Olive-brown, silty SAND with gravel
BH-5,S-3 5.0 6.5 12.4 14.6 59.3 26.0 SM Dark grayish-brown, silty SAND
BH-5,S-4 7.5 9.0 21.7 SM Olive-brown, silty SAND
BH-5,S-5 10.0 11.5 37.9 0.7 61.1 38.2 SM Olive-brown, silty SAND
BH-5,S-6 12.5 14.0 42.9 0.1 33.4 66.5 ML Dark gray, sandy SILT
BH-5,S-7 15.0 16.5 29.8 7.3 83.7 9.0 SP-SM Very dark grayish-brown, poorly graded SAND with silt
BH-5,S-8 17.5 19.0 20.5 SP Very dark gray, poorly graded SAND with gravel
BH-5,S-9 20.0 21.5 18.5 2.3 93.4 4.3 SP Dark gray, poorly graded SAND
BH-5,S-10 25.0 26.5 20.6 SP Very dark gray, poorly graded SAND with gravel
BH-5,S-11 30.0 31.5 19.8 3.0 87.0 10.0 SW-SM Very dark grayish-brown, well-graded SAND with silt(feet)TOP DEPTHSAMPLE DESCRIPTION
Notes:ASTM SOILMOISTURECONTENT (%)ORGANIC% FINESSPECIFIC GRAVITYEXPLORATIONDESIGNATION1. This table summarizes information presented elsewhere in the report and should be used in conjunction with the report test, other graphs and tables, and the exploration logs.
2. The soil classifications in this table are based on ASTM D2487 and D2488 as applicable.
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
B-3
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SUMMARY OF
LIMITS (%)
ATTERBERG
BOTTOM DEPTHCONTENT (%)% SAND% GRAVELPIPLLL CLASSIFICATION(feet)2017-147-21PROJECT NO.:
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
BH-5,S-12 35.0 36.5 18.9 7.2 85.7 7.1 SP-SM Dark grayish-brown, poorly graded SAND with silt
BH-5,S-13 40.0 41.5 43.7 10.2 30.4 59.4 ML Very dark gray, sandy SILT
BH-5,S-14 45.0 46.5 71.9 0.1 57.1 42.8 SM Olive-brown, silty SAND
BH-5,S-15 50.0 51.5 47.9 0.1 16.9 83.0 ML Dark brown, SILT with sand
BH-5,S-16 55.0 56.5 27.3 0.2 82.3 17.5 SM Dark grayish-brown, silty SAND
BH-5,S-17 60.0 61.5 36.5 52.5 47.5 SM Dark grayish-brown, silty SAND(feet)TOP DEPTHSAMPLE DESCRIPTION
Notes:ASTM SOILMOISTURECONTENT (%)ORGANIC% FINESSPECIFIC GRAVITYEXPLORATIONDESIGNATION1. This table summarizes information presented elsewhere in the report and should be used in conjunction with the report test, other graphs and tables, and the exploration logs.
2. The soil classifications in this table are based on ASTM D2487 and D2488 as applicable.
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
B-4
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SUMMARY OF
LIMITS (%)
ATTERBERG
BOTTOM DEPTHCONTENT (%)% SAND% GRAVELPIPLLL CLASSIFICATION(feet)2017-147-21PROJECT NO.:
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-2
S-3
S-5
5.0 - 6.5
7.5 - 9.0
12.5 - 14.0
#10
51.3
16.4
9.0
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-5
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
25.8
0.4
0.1
Sand
%
(SM) Dark gray, silty SAND with gravel
(ML) Dark grayish-brown, SILT with sand and organics
(ML) Dark olive-brown, SILT with organics
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-1
BH-1
BH-1
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
11
57
61
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
23.0
83.1
90.9
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-6b
S-7
S-8
18.3 - 19.0
20.0 - 21.5
25.0 - 26.5
#10
63.5
87.2
41.8
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-6
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
0.1
0.8
Sand
%
(SM) Dark gray, silty SAND
(SM) Dark gray, silty SAND
(ML) Dark gray, sandy SILT
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-1
BH-1
BH-1
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
29
29
34
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
36.4
12.1
58.2
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-9
S-1
S-4
30.0 - 31.5
2.5 - 4.0
10.0 - 11.5
#10
88.4
51.8
20.1
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-7
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
0.7
23.7
2.9
Sand
%
(SW-SM) Olive-brown, well-graded SAND with silt
(SM) Light olive-brown, silty SAND with gravel
(ML) Dark grayish-brown, SILT with sand and organics
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-1
BH-2
BH-2
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
24
12
59
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
10.9
24.5
77.0
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-6
S-8
S-10
15.0 - 16.5
20.0 - 21.5
30.0 - 31.5
#10
43.7
86.9
90.1
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-8
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
Sand
%
(ML) Dark grayish-brown, sandy SILT
(SM) Dark gray, silty SAND
(SP-SM) Dark gray, poorly graded SAND with silt
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-2
BH-2
BH-2
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
46
28
31
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
56.3
13.1
9.9
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-1
S-3
S-4
0.0 - 1.5
5.0 - 6.5
7.5 - 9.0
#10
60.7
52.7
49.1
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-9
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
29.1
21.7
28.8
Sand
%
(SP-SM) Dark yellowish-brown, poorly graded SAND with silt and gravel
(SM) Gray, silty SAND with gravel
(SM) Dark olive-brown, silty SAND with gravel and organics
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-3
BH-3
BH-3
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
12
12
122
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
10.3
25.6
22.1
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-5
S-6
S-7
10.0 - 11.5
12.5 - 14.0
15.0 - 16.5
#10
80.9
97.0
70.8
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-10
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
0.6
0.6
Sand
%
(SM) Dark olive-brown, silty SAND with organics
(SP) Dark gray, poorly graded SAND
(SM) Dark grayish-brown, silty SAND with organics
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-3
BH-3
BH-3
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
50
24
39
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
18.5
3.0
28.6
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-8
S-10
S-11a
17.5 - 19.0
25.0 - 26.5
30.0 - 30.5
#10
60.5
42.1
43.7
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-11
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
37.3
16.1
Sand
%
(SP) Dark grayish-brown, poorly graded SAND with gravel
(SM) Olive-brown, silty SAND with gravel
(ML) Dark grayish-brown, sandy SILT
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-3
BH-3
BH-3
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
13
41
35
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
2.1
41.7
56.3
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-11b
S-2
S-3
30.5 - 31.5
5.0 - 6.5
7.5 - 9.0
#10
80.0
39.0
62.8
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-12
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
0.7
1.6
Sand
%
(SM) Dark gray, silty SAND
(ML) Dark yellowish-brown, sandy SILT
(SM) Very dark grayish-brown, silty SAND
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-3
BH-4
BH-4
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
29
42
42
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
19.3
59.4
37.2
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-4
S-6
S-8
10.0 - 11.5
15.0 - 16.5
20.0 - 21.5
#10
75.6
68.5
78.8
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-13
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
7.6
9.6
Sand
%
(SM) Dark gray, silty SAND
(SM) Dark gray, silty SAND
(SP-SM) Dark gray, poorly graded SAND with silt
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-4
BH-4
BH-4
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
35
30
36
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
24.4
24.0
11.7
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-9
S-10
S-11
25.0 - 26.5
30.0 - 31.5
35.0 - 36.5
#10
72.7
52.2
73.3
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-14
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
1.1
41.9
5.0
Sand
%
(SM) Dark gray, silty SAND
(SP-SM) Dark gray, poorly graded SAND with silt and gravel
(SM) Dark gray, silty SAND
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-4
BH-4
BH-4
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
30
15
29
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
26.2
6.0
21.7
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-13
S-14
S-15
45.0 - 46.5
50.0 - 51.1
55.0 - 56.5
#10
11.4
86.9
81.1
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-15
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
3.3
Sand
%
(OH) Olive-brown, organic SILT
(SM) Gray, silty SAND
(SM) Dark gray, silty SAND
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-4
BH-4
BH-4
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
78
22
27
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
88.6
13.1
15.6
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-15
S-1
S-3
60.0 - 61.5
0.0 - 1.5
5.0 - 6.5
#10
22.6
64.1
59.3
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-16
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
1.7
17.6
14.6
Sand
%
(OH) Very dark grayish-brown, organic SILT
(SM) Olive-brown, silty SAND with gravel
(SM) Dark grayish-brown, silty SAND
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-4
BH-5
BH-5
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
84
11
12
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
75.7
18.3
26.0
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-5
S-6
S-7
10.0 - 11.5
12.5 - 14.0
15.0 - 16.5
#10
61.1
33.4
83.7
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-17
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
0.7
0.1
7.3
Sand
%
(SM) Olive-brown, silty SAND
(ML) Dark gray, sandy SILT
(SP-SM) Very dark grayish-brown, poorly graded SAND with silt
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-5
BH-5
BH-5
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
38
43
30
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
38.2
66.5
9.0
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-9
S-11
S-12
20.0 - 21.5
30.0 - 31.5
35.0 - 36.5
#10
93.4
87.0
85.7
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-18
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
2.3
3.0
7.2
Sand
%
(SP) Dark gray, poorly graded SAND
(SW-SM) Very dark grayish-brown, well-graded SAND with silt
(SP-SM) Dark grayish-brown, poorly graded SAND with silt
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-5
BH-5
BH-5
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
19
20
19
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
4.3
10.0
7.1
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FIGURE:
PARK AVENUE N EXTENSION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-13
S-14
S-15
40.0 - 41.5
45.0 - 46.5
50.0 - 51.5
#10
30.4
57.1
16.9
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-19
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
10.2
0.1
0.1
Sand
%
(ML) Very dark gray, sandy SILT
(SM) Olive-brown, silty SAND
(ML) Dark brown, SILT with sand
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-5
BH-5
BH-5
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
44
72
48
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
59.4
42.8
83.0
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.0010.010.1110
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
50
SAMPLE
S-16
S-17
55.0 - 56.5
60.0 - 61.5
#10
82.3
52.5
30
CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL- ASTM D2487 Group Symbol and Name
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
SAND
B-20
Coarse
#60#40#20
Fine Coarse
SYMBOL
Gravel
%
3"1-1/2"PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT#4 #200
0.2
Sand
%
(SM) Dark grayish-brown, silty SAND
(SM) Dark grayish-brown, silty SAND
Fines
%
0.00050.005
CLAY
BH-5
BH-5
SILT
3/4"
GRAVEL
0.05
5/8"
70
#100
0.5
27
36
50
Medium Fine
3/8"
5
PI
90
10
% MC LL PLDEPTH ( ft.)
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS
OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D6913
17.5
47.5
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 20 40 60 80 100
% MC LL
CL-ML MH
SAMPLEPLASTICITY INDEX (PI)SYMBOL PL PI
S-4
S-3
S-9
S-1
10.0 - 11.5
7.5 - 9.0
25.0 - 26.5
2.5 - 4.0
27
26
23
29
42
40
45
45
LIQUID LIMIT, PLASTIC LIMIT AND
PLASTICITY INDEX OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D4318
CL
(ML) Olive-brown, SILT
(ML) Olive-gray, SILT
(ML) Dark gray, SILT
(ML) Grayish-brown, SILT
B-21
14
8
4
9
CH
CLASSIFICATION % Fines
LIQUID LIMIT (LL)
BH-1
BH-2
BH-2
BH-4
ML
41
34
27
38
DEPTH (ft)
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0
50
100
150
200
250
0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360
DEPTH (ft)
17.5 - 18.3
40.0 - 41.5
(OH) Brown, organic SILT
(OH) Olive-brown, organic SILT
163
87
BH-1
BH-4
S-6a
S-12
CH
MH
B-22
LIQUID LIMIT (LL)PLASTICITY INDEX (PI)SYMBOL SAMPLE
LIQUID LIMIT, PLASTIC LIMIT AND
PLASTICITY INDEX OF SOILS
METHOD ASTM D4318
CLASSIFICATION % MC LL PL PI % Fines
217
134
54
47
165
128
CL-ML
ML
CL
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Appendix F
Operations and Maintenance
APPENDIX A MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOW CONTROL, CONVEYANCE, AND WQ FACILITIES
2009 Surface Water Design Manual – Appendix A 1/9/2009
A-9
NO. 5 – CATCH BASINS AND MANHOLES
Maintenance
Component
Defect or Problem Condition When Maintenance is Needed Results Expected When
Maintenance is Performed
Sediment Sediment exceeds 60% of the depth from the
bottom of the catch basin to the invert of the
lowest pipe into or out of the catch basin or is
within 6 inches of the invert of the lowest pipe
into or out of the catch basin.
Sump of catch basin contains no
sediment.
Trash or debris of more than ½ cubic foot which
is located immediately in front of the catch basin
opening or is blocking capacity of the catch basin
by more than 10%.
No Trash or debris blocking or
potentially blocking entrance to
catch basin.
Trash or debris in the catch basin that exceeds
1/3 the depth from the bottom of basin to invert the
lowest pipe into or out of the basin.
No trash or debris in the catch basin.
Dead animals or vegetation that could generate
odors that could cause complaints or dangerous
gases (e.g., methane).
No dead animals or vegetation
present within catch basin.
Trash and debris
Deposits of garbage exceeding 1 cubic foot in
volume.
No condition present which would
attract or support the breeding of
insects or rodents.
Corner of frame extends more than ¾ inch past
curb face into the street (If applicable).
Frame is even with curb.
Top slab has holes larger than 2 square inches or
cracks wider than ¼ inch.
Top slab is free of holes and cracks.
Damage to frame
and/or top slab
Frame not sitting flush on top slab, i.e.,
separation of more than ¾ inch of the frame from
the top slab.
Frame is sitting flush on top slab.
Cracks wider than ½ inch and longer than 3 feet,
any evidence of soil particles entering catch
basin through cracks, or maintenance person
judges that catch basin is unsound.
Catch basin is sealed and
structurally sound.
Cracks in walls or
bottom
Cracks wider than ½ inch and longer than 1 foot
at the joint of any inlet/outlet pipe or any evidence
of soil particles entering catch basin through
cracks.
No cracks more than 1/4 inch wide at
the joint of inlet/outlet pipe.
Settlement/
misalignment
Catch basin has settled more than 1 inch or has
rotated more than 2 inches out of alignment.
Basin replaced or repaired to design
standards.
Damaged pipe joints Cracks wider than ½-inch at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes or any evidence of soil entering
the catch basin at the joint of the inlet/outlet
pipes.
No cracks more than ¼-inch wide at
the joint of inlet/outlet pipes.
Structure
Contaminants and
pollution
Any evidence of contaminants or pollution such
as oil, gasoline, concrete slurries or paint.
Materials removed and disposed of
according to applicable regulations.
Source control BMPs implemented if
appropriate. No contaminants
present other than a surface oil film.
Sediment
accumulation
Sediment filling 20% or more of the pipe. Inlet/outlet pipes clear of sediment.
Trash and debris Trash and debris accumulated in inlet/outlet
pipes (includes floatables and non-floatables).
No trash or debris in pipes.
Inlet/Outlet Pipe
Damaged Cracks wider than ½-inch at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes or any evidence of soil entering
at the joints of the inlet/outlet pipes.
No cracks more than ¼-inch wide at
the joint of the inlet/outlet pipe.
APPENDIX A MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FLOW CONTROL, CONVEYANCE, AND WQ FACILITIES
1/9/2009 2009 Surface Water Design Manual – Appendix A
A-10
NO. 5 – CATCH BASINS AND MANHOLES
Maintenance
Component
Defect or Problem Condition When Maintenance is Needed Results Expected When
Maintenance is Performed
Unsafe grate opening Grate with opening wider than 7/8 inch. Grate opening meets design
standards.
Trash and debris Trash and debris that is blocking more than 20%
of grate surface.
Grate free of trash and debris.
footnote to guidelines for disposal
Metal Grates
(Catch Basins)
Damaged or missing Grate missing or broken member(s) of the grate.
Any open structure requires urgent
maintenance.
Grate is in place and meets design
standards.
Cover/lid not in place Cover/lid is missing or only partially in place.
Any open structure requires urgent
maintenance.
Cover/lid protects opening to
structure.
Locking mechanism
Not Working
Mechanism cannot be opened by one
maintenance person with proper tools. Bolts
cannot be seated. Self-locking cover/lid does not
work.
Mechanism opens with proper tools.
Manhole Cover/Lid
Cover/lid difficult to
Remove
One maintenance person cannot remove
cover/lid after applying 80 lbs. of lift.
Cover/lid can be removed and
reinstalled by one maintenance
person.
APPENDIX A MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOW CONTROL, CONVEYANCE, AND WQ FACILITIES
2009 Surface Water Design Manual – Appendix A 1/9/2009
A-11
NO. 6 – CONVEYANCE PIPES AND DITCHES
Maintenance
Component
Defect or Problem Conditions When Maintenance is Needed Results Expected When
Maintenance is Performed
Sediment & debris
accumulation
Accumulated sediment or debris that exceeds
20% of the diameter of the pipe.
Water flows freely through pipes.
Vegetation/roots Vegetation/roots that reduce free movement of
water through pipes.
Water flows freely through pipes.
Contaminants and
pollution
Any evidence of contaminants or pollution such
as oil, gasoline, concrete slurries or paint.
Materials removed and disposed of
according to applicable regulations.
Source control BMPs implemented if
appropriate. No contaminants
present other than a surface oil film.
Damage to protective
coating or corrosion
Protective coating is damaged; rust or corrosion
is weakening the structural integrity of any part of
pipe.
Pipe repaired or replaced.
Pipes
Damaged Any dent that decreases the cross section area of
pipe by more than 20% or is determined to have
weakened structural integrity of the pipe.
Pipe repaired or replaced.
Trash and debris Trash and debris exceeds 1 cubic foot per 1,000
square feet of ditch and slopes.
Trash and debris cleared from
ditches.
Sediment
accumulation
Accumulated sediment that exceeds 20% of the
design depth.
Ditch cleaned/flushed of all sediment
and debris so that it matches design.
Noxious weeds Any noxious or nuisance vegetation which may
constitute a hazard to County personnel or the
public.
Noxious and nuisance vegetation
removed according to applicable
regulations. No danger of noxious
vegetation where County personnel
or the public might normally be.
Contaminants and
pollution
Any evidence of contaminants or pollution such
as oil, gasoline, concrete slurries or paint.
Materials removed and disposed of
according to applicable regulations.
Source control BMPs implemented if
appropriate. No contaminants
present other than a surface oil film.
Vegetation Vegetation that reduces free movement of water
through ditches.
Water flows freely through ditches.
Erosion damage to
slopes
Any erosion observed on a ditch slope. Slopes are not eroding.
Ditches
Rock lining out of
place or missing (If
Applicable)
One layer or less of rock exists above native soil
area 5 square feet or more, any exposed native
soil.
Replace rocks to design standards.